Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis with bilateral pes planus and bilateral degenerative changes to the metatarsals was denied. The Veteran is currently receiving the maximum schedular rating of 30 percent for the period prior to September 22, 2020, and a separate rating of 10 percent for limited motion of the left and right ankles.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for various conditions, with some issues being remanded.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen previously denied claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of his right and left knee disabilities, as well as his right and left ankle disabilities, all secondary to a service-connected disability. The Board found that there is not competent, credible evidence supporting these theories.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including arthritis, asthma, sleep apnea, back condition, neck condition, flat foot/pes planus, and hypothyroidism, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's bilateral eye condition and bilateral plantar fasciitis are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's left knee disability and right knee disability are remanded due to inadequate examination, and the Veteran's service connection claim for a back disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal for all issues related to service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of right foot disability and lumbar spine disability, finding that the claims were not timely filed within one year of the initial decisions.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to increased ratings for flatfoot, acquired bilateral pes planus; right hallux valgus; and left hallux valgus due to new evidence received after the September 2022 decision on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of left foot disabilities (pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and tendinitis) is denied as he is currently receiving the maximum schedular rating for pes planus. The Board finds that separate ratings cannot be assigned for additional service-connected conditions (plantar fasciitis and tendinitis).

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent prior to May 4, 2020, and 50 percent thereafter for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis. The appeal is being remanded due to unclear employment status prior to May 4, 2020, which affects the TDIU and DEA claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral chronic knee pain, chronic sinusitis, and bilateral chronic plantar fasciitis fibromatosis. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions or their relationship to service.

The Veteran's right foot strain with plantar fasciitis is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current condition and service.,Service connection for right hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome with synovitis is also denied due to lack of in-service injury and no medical opinion linking it to service.

The Veteran's request for an extension of time to file a VA Form 10182 seeking to appeal the April 2021 rating decision was granted. The May 23, 2023 form is deemed timely.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left foot disability, including fallen arches. The decision is based on insufficient evidence and requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, bilateral knee disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical examination and consideration of his treatment records.

The Veteran's right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy is granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent. Other conditions have either been denied or are not at issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted under the PACT Act. The respiratory condition, bilateral foot pes planus, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Guam.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, finding that his pre-existing condition did not worsen during service.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection of various conditions have been denied again due to lack of new and relevant evidence.