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

The Veteran's left foot and heel pain, along with peripheral neuropathy, are now rated at 30 percent each.,Posterior and lateral left heel scars do not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's bilateral foot conditions, including pes planus and plantar fasciitis, are being remanded for further development. The back disability claim is also being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various ankle, elbow, foot, knee, and back disabilities. The appeals were dismissed due to untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement (VA Form 10182).

Service connection for PFB is granted. Service connection for dizziness, hypertension (secondary to PTSD), left foot disability (secondary to lumbar spine disability), right foot disability (secondary to lumbar spine disability), and left shoulder disability (secondary to PTSD) are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral foot and knee conditions, make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. He is also rendered helpless by his disabilities requiring regular in-home assistance.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining complete medical records and a PACT Act opinion is required.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's current disability is at least as likely as not related to his in-service foot pain and injury.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, so the case is dismissed without prejudice.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for an effective date prior to March 8, 2013, and June 14, 2013.

The Board has denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, GERD, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and plantar fasciitis. The issues of right hip disability and skin disability are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis is related to his military service. The claim will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Service connection for an unspecified adjustment disorder was granted, but the claims for left foot, right foot, right ankle, and low back disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for colon polyps and residuals from sigmoid colon resection, bilateral foot disorders, and a low back disorder are all granted.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is granted a 30 percent rating from February 1, 2020 to March 30, 2023. Ratings in excess of 10 percent are denied for left and right hammer toes prior to March 30, 2023. The Veteran's LLE and RLE peripheral neuropathy is granted a 50 percent rating from March 30, 2023 onwards.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete service records, specifically regarding the Veteran's active duty with the Air Force Reserve. The claims will be reconsidered after obtaining all relevant medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right shin splints, left and right ankle disabilities characterized by recurrent pain and swelling/edema, and foot disorders (plantar fasciitis) on the basis that these conditions are secondary to obesity. Obesity is a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of April 30, 2021 for the 50% rating for bilateral pes planus.,The Veteran is granted an effective date of April 30, 2021 for the 30% rating for cervical strain.,The Veteran is granted an effective date of April 30, 2021 for service connection for left upper extremity of the middle radicular group as part of her cervical strain claim.,The Veteran is granted an effective date of April 30, 2021 for service connection for right upper extremity of the middle radicular group as part of her cervical strain claim.,The Veteran is granted an effective date of March 8, 2022 for a 40% rating for lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and sleep apnea are granted service connection.,Service connection for left shoulder disorder and right shoulder disorder is remanded.