Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation at any time during the appeal period.,For his service-connected conditions, including bilateral pes planus, left ankle disability, low back disability, and right shoulder disability, the Board has remanded these issues to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected right leg venous stasis/insufficiency and bilateral pes planus are currently rated, but the claim for increased rating for service-connected right ankle strain is denied.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn, and the Board has dismissed all issues related to service connection for various disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including eye conditions, foot and ankle disabilities, fatigue syndrome, cysts, and warts. The Veteran is asked to provide information about his treatment from private medical providers who may have treated him for these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is granted as service-connected. The claims for chronic muscle and joint pains and frequent urination are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, when considered together, render him unable to maintain gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of the condition. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and left heel spur is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding aggravation during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and ratings, finding that the appeals were not properly filed.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder (bilateral pes planus) is granted as service connected. The matter of his tooth disorder is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for left foot, ankle tendonitis, and anterior tibial nerve entrapment due to new evidence of worsening symptoms. The Veteran's service-connected conditions are currently rated at noncompensable, 10 percent, and 30 percent respectively.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar calluses, and the matter is dismissed.

The Veteran's hypertension requires continuous medication for control and is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board finds that a rating of 10 percent, but not higher, is warranted.,VA examinations are inadequate to assess the severity of the Veteran's left knee strain. A new VA examination is needed prior to adjudication of this claim.,The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and erectile dysfunction have been diagnosed but the medical opinions provided by VA are inadequate. Addendum VA medical opinions are needed prior to adjudication of these claims.,VA examinations are inadequate to assess the severity of the Veteran's left knee strain. A new VA examination is needed prior to adjudication of this claim.

The Board denied service connection for right foot fibroma and mild first digit DJD with plantar spur and callouses, finding no evidence of direct or secondary service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability and HPV infection claims are remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral pes planus is related to service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development and evaluation. The issues include gastroesophageal reflux disease, syncope, diabetes mellitus type II, left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, sleep apnea, lumbar disability, and a right foot disability (other than pes planus).

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for right foot, left foot, and skin disabilities due to inadequate VA opinions. The Veteran's statements regarding symptomatology must be accepted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the aggravation of the Veteran's 2007 heel fracture and 2016 metatarsal fracture by his service-connected conditions.

The claim for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is dismissed. The claims for service connection for a left foot disability and bilateral tinea pedis are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, a back disability secondary to bilateral pes planus, right knee disability, and left knee disability (secondary to right knee) due to irregularities in scheduling examinations.