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

The Board has granted service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, but the issue of service connection for a lumbar spine disability is remanded.

The Board has found that the development conducted does not comply with the July 2023 Board remand directives and thus, an addendum VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's bilateral foot disability is related to her first period of active service.

The Board has found that remand is needed due to the need for new medical nexus opinions regarding the Veteran's low back disability, including as secondary to his service-connected disabilities of bilateral pes planus and Morton's neuroma (also claimed as leg pain), and/or cervical spine arthritis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and foot disabilities, finding that there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction have been remanded due to potential exposure to toxic substances during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a throat condition, left and right shin splints, right ankle condition, left ankle condition, right knee disability, left knee disability, trochanteric pain syndrome of the right hip, and right foot pes planus. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to service.,The Board found no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's bilateral foot, hip, wrist, right shoulder and left ankle conditions are granted as direct service connection. The Board finds that these conditions did not manifest during service or are related to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, hypertrophic gastritis, neck disability, back disability, right shoulder disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, bilateral foot disability, cholelithiasis, hiatal hernia, and hemorrhoids. The Board found that the Veteran's claims were previously adjudicated in a prior appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for scoliosis, kyphosis, and pes planus due to errors in obtaining medical opinions regarding their nature and likely etiology. The Veteran's conditions are deemed congenital defects.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus was dismissed because the January 2021 notice of disagreement (NOD) was a duplicate of his November 2020 NOD, which had already been properly addressed in a separate appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, including plantar fasciitis, finding insufficient evidence to establish a link between the disability and military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for recurrent right and left foot disabilities due to insufficient examination reports and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to attend VA examinations and because of exposure to a chemical agent (CLP) during military service. The Veteran is also being examined for hypertension, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and right testicle epididymitis.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was rated at 30 percent prior to March 10, 2020 and increased to 50 percent thereafter.,Prior to March 10, 2020, the Veteran's flat feet did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. From March 10, 2020, the evidence showed that bilateral orthopedic shoes or appliances were ineffective in alleviating his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for left foot, right foot, and right shoulder disabilities due to a lack of medical records from the Veteran's active duty period. The claims are being reviewed based on the Veteran's statements regarding his in-service symptoms and continuity since service.

The Veteran's death was caused by pneumonia due to or as a consequence of renal failure. The service-connected conditions, including PTSD, degenerative disc disease, and hypertension, substantially contributed to the cause of his death.

The Veteran's right foot disability is denied as there is no evidence that it was incurred in or aggravated by service.,For the initial appeal period prior to July 21, 2023, the Veteran's depressive disorder is denied due to insufficient impairment. After July 21, 2023, her depressive disorder remains denied but with a remanded issue for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings, service connection, and other issues are being remanded due to procedural errors in the legacy system. The Board will issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) on these matters.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left foot disability is denied. The current rating of 20 percent for plantar fasciitis and pes planus is found to be appropriate, as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for flat feet and knee conditions are remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.