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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus disability is at least as likely as not related to his in-service duties, and therefore service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right ankle degenerative joint diseases, as well as his bilateral pes planus with history of right ankle sprain and posterior tibial tendonitis. The VA is required to obtain any outstanding medical records from VA facilities in Durham and Clayton, North Carolina, and from private providers identified by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left ankle, right ankle, left foot, and right foot disabilities due to incomplete records. The thoracolumbar disability claim is denied as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that it was aggravated during service.

The Board has granted effective dates of June 22, 2015 for a 30% rating for pes planus and a 20% rating for peripheral neuropathy (common peroneal) of the right first and second toes. The earliest possible effective date is June 22, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot, left foot, right hip, and left hip disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for pes planus (flat feet), ovarian cysts, and menorrhagia are granted. The Board also remanded the cases for further examination due to potential toxic exposure.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for cervical strain and bilateral pes planus were denied as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of the current 20 percent and 30 percent evaluations, respectively.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been dismissed due to untimely filing of the VA Form 10182.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error regarding injuries sustained during Active Duty for Training (ADT) and Inactive Duty for Training (IDT). The Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities are being reviewed again with a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, specifically regarding functional loss and flare-ups of his right knee condition.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his right and left foot disabilities have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral foot arthritis, and bilateral pes planus due to missing medical records and inadequate opinions. The Veteran's current foot disorders are being examined by VA to determine their etiology and whether they are related to his service or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his foot and ankle disabilities. The claims will be reviewed again with additional examination and opinion.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues due to his withdrawal of the appeal during a hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of evidence showing that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral flat feet condition was aggravated by service. The VA is required to schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine if his condition worsened during service.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral pes planus is granted.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral pes planus is dismissed as the condition has already been service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and an increased rating for his skin condition, right foot disability, left foot disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations and opinions. The claims are also remanded for a new VA opinion regarding systemic therapy use.

The Board denied service connection for left hand, right hand, left foot, and right foot disabilities due to the lack of evidence showing these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to inadequate VA examinations/medical opinions. The Veteran's pes planus was noted upon entrance into service and an aggravation opinion is needed. For allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, a new VA examination and medical opinion are required as the Veteran had non-deployment related exposure through his MOS as Engineer Equipment Repairman.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet, finding that there is not an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence to support the claim. The most probative evidence does not show a nexus between the current diagnosis of bilateral pes planus and the Veteran's military service.