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

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, and as this claim is no longer before the Board, it is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral foot disorder, including as secondary to Achilles tendonitis, is being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss, bilateral pes planus with plantar fascitis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis was diagnosed during service and is considered to be related to service. Headaches are denied as well.

The Board has determined that more development is needed for the Veteran's service connection claims, including VA examinations and consideration of additional evidence. The claims are being remanded to allow for this.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral pes planus disability, finding that the Veteran's preexisting condition did not worsen during his military service beyond its natural progression.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for multi-joint disability and bilateral foot disability due to inadequate development in previous examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently being reviewed.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida on February 1, 2016 were reimbursed as the treatment was for an adjudicated service-connected disability and the services rendered were for emergency treatment of a condition that would have been hazardous to life or health if delayed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of left ear hearing loss. The issues of service connection for bilateral foot disability and right ear hearing loss are remanded due to new evidence received since the last final rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected left foot disability was denied. The claim for service connection for a stomach condition was also denied.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and effective dates due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's upper back, lumbar spine, right knee, left knee, left foot, and bilateral hand disabilities are all under review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was reopened due to new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of pes planus related to her service, specifically wearing steel-toe boots during service. Therefore, the claim is granted.

The Veteran's IBS symptoms have been rated at 30% since September 24, 2015. The Board has also remanded the claims for service connection for hysterectomy, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and lumbar disability.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right great toe disability has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's pes planus disability is now rated at 50% prior to October 11, 2022.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions in previous examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including pes planus and plantar fasciitis, is as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected obesity.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression) is granted service connection. Residuals of a concussion and bilateral pes planus are denied.

The appeal of the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, low back disability, headaches, left hand and index finger disability, bilateral foot disability, and PTSD is dismissed. The issues of service connection for a low back disability, headaches, left hand and index finger disability, and bilateral foot disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the merits of his claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate examination and a need for a new one examination.