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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining National Guard treatment records and VA medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities. The claims are not currently decided.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, left leg sciatica secondary to a service-connected lower back condition, and right hip strain. The claims for these conditions are all considered resolved.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of service connection for plantar fasciitis, an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for trace central corneal scar of the left eye from December 2, 2015, and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for trace corneal scar of the left eye from December 2, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.,Service connection is denied for status post sternum fracture, bilateral hearing loss, supraventricular arrhythmia, hypertension, eye condition, varicose veins, tinnitus, fibroids of the breast, bilateral pes planus, degenerative joint disease of the right hand, and degenerative joint disease of the left hand.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he and his representative requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's Army Reserve duty periods and associated medical records.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The Board found that the Veteran's current sleep disorder, including sleep apnea, and her right knee disability need further examination to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for hysterectomy prior to June 3, 2019 is denied. Beginning June 3, 2019, the Veteran is granted a rating of 50 percent for her service-connected hysterectomy. The claim for TDIU is also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for left thumb arthritis and remanded the remaining claims due to inadequacies in the newly provided VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his service-connected PTSD, left foot disability, and other musculoskeletal conditions. The Board also notes that the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased evaluation due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, left ear disability, back pain, neck pain, left arm disability, right arm disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability. The issues have been remanded due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot, left foot, right elbow, and left elbow disorders. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, left ear hearing loss, left elbow condition, right elbow condition, left knee condition, and bilateral pes planus have been reopened. The appeal regarding TDIU is dismissed. The appeals for service connection are remanded due to new and material evidence having been submitted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis, and a bilateral foot disability to include metatarsalgia due to outstanding medical opinions and additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for calluses of the bilateral feet and bilateral pes planus due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's reports of symptoms since service are not considered in these decisions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for gout including gouty arthritis, right knee disability, left wrist disability, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral flatfoot disability, and heart disability. The Board found that there is no medical evidence or opinion linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hysterectomy scar, service connection for left knee disorder, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right shin splints, and left shin splints have been remanded due to the submission of new VA treatment records. The AOJ will review these records and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The appeal for PTSD, also claimed as sleeping disorder, has been withdrawn. The claim for bilateral trench foot is denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis and gastrointestinal disorder are remanded for further review. The claim for sleep apnea is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for vision problems, right knee disability, and pes planus due to conflicting evidence and need for further examination or clarification.