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

The Board has determined that the most recent VA examinations are inadequate and remands for further examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The claims will be readjudicated after obtaining any outstanding relevant records.

The Veteran's right knee disability, GERD, acquired mental health condition (excluding PTSD), and bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis have been granted service connection. The Veteran's hernia, left side, groin muscle disability, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, left ear injury, throat gland disability, and ear wart disability have not been established as service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. Effective dates earlier than June 30, 2017, are not warranted.,Service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus is granted with effective date of June 30, 2017.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate to resolve the Veteran's claims for service connection. The claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining an adequate opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability and right and left foot disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for a bilateral foot disorder. The case will be reviewed with an appropriate VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,New evidence has been submitted that may support reopening of these previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied as he did not meet the schedular percentage criteria for assignment of a TDIU prior to May 28, 2010. The effective date for DEA benefits is also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral flat feet, left foot pain and discomfort, and congenital deformity of the right 4th metatarsal by way of aggravation. The criteria for these conditions have been met as they are directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral pes planus from October 7, 2014, to January 10, 2020 is being remanded due to a lack of an opinion addressing the etiology and severity of his hallux valgus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, finding that there was no persuasive evidence showing he needed regular aid and assistance from another person or was housebound as a result of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete STRs and the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence showing that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly assess the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his daily life. The Veteran will be provided with new VA examinations for his cervical spine, lumbar spine, PTSD, migraine headaches, bilateral foot disability, scar of the right hand long finger, penile disorder, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for a bilateral foot disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to inadequate examinations and the need for further analysis of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling examinations. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection or increased ratings for various conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pes planus, previously claimed as bilateral foot condition, is being reopened and granted. However, the claims for both pes planus and bilateral ankle conditions are still pending and need to be remanded for further examination and development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, left foot achilles tendonitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, and right foot metatarsalgia due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their onset during service or relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability and right foot plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her military service.,Specifically, the Board determined that the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine condition is due to an in-service injury, while her right foot plantar fasciitis is secondary to her left foot plantar fasciitis.