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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of wisdom tooth removal, also claimed as locking jaw, and bilateral pes planus are remanded due to incomplete VA examinations. The Board finds that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand requests.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded because the VA examiner did not discuss relevant evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gynecological disability and a bilateral foot disability due to inadequate VA opinions and outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, asthma, bilateral pes planus, back pain, sciatic pain of the lower extremities, osteoporosis, ischemic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities, metabolic disorder (hyperlipidemia), diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hypertrophy with lower urinary symptoms, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction are all granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to June 21, 2018 for his TDIU, finding that he did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU prior to that date and does not warrant one on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims for additional development due to inconsistencies in his claimed service and unavailability of STRs and personnel records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and vocational experience.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Veteran's TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance claims were granted with an effective date of December 14, 2018. A higher rating of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus was also granted.

The Board has determined that new evidence received since the last final decision supports reopening of the claim for service connection for pes planus. The claim is now remanded to determine if service connection can be established.

The Veteran's claims for right and left foot disabilities have been reopened. The Board has remanded the cases of right ankle, right knee, and right elbow disabilities.,Service connection for eye disability (glaucoma) is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of medical evidence on the etiology of his foot and knee disabilities. The Veteran is required to undergo an examination to determine if his current disabilities are related to his military service, including any aggravation of preexisting conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, and requests an additional VA examination to assess the extent of functional impairment caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to April 4, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and bilateral shin splints, finding that these conditions began during active service and have continued since.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was denied in a previous rating decision, but new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim. The Board finds that his current disability is related to service-connected plantar fasciitis of the left foot.,The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis is found to be secondary to his service-connected left foot plantar fasciitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and concerns about the adequacy of previous opinions. The issues include hypertension, back disability, acquired psychiatric disabilities, bilateral pes planus, right great toe disability, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is related to service, and remanded for further examination and opinion regarding other issues. The remaining claims are also remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted a 50 percent rating for the entire period on appeal, with the Board finding that the disability picture more nearly approximates pronounced bilateral pes planus.