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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right foot disability (pes planus), and left foot disability (pes planus) have been granted. The claim for service connection for cervical spine disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating of right foot disability, right ankle disability, and TBI due to new medical evidence being associated with the case file.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to address the severity of his bilateral pes planus, pulmonary and cutaneous sarcoidosis, degenerative joint disease left knee with meniscal tear, and degenerative joint disease right knee with meniscal tear. The issues on appeal are related to service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral flat feet were aggravated by service. The Veteran will need a new examination and an addendum opinion from a qualified medical professional.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus as the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not worsen during service, and there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of aggravation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorder, specifically plantar fasciitis and pes planus. The opinion provided by Dr. J.E. supports this decision.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for further examination. The Veteran's claims include neck, left knee, low back, bilateral foot, foot rash, sinus/allergy, and lung disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after February 2021 and requests for a waiver of newly received VA examinations. The issues include seeking an earlier effective date for service connection and increased disability ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting opinions regarding whether her pre-existing bilateral hallux valgus was aggravated by military service and for a new VA examination to determine if her acquired psychiatric disorder is related to her military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for left foot plantar fasciitis from February 12, 2020 is dismissed as the RO found clear and unmistakable error in assigning separate evaluations for right and left foot plantar fasciitis.

The Board has granted service connection for skin cancer, but the issues of left foot disability (gout), right foot disability (gout), bilateral leg disability, dry eyes disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and hearing loss remain remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for aggravation of preexisting bilateral flat feet, finding that there was no increase in disability during any period of active service and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and ratings related to various conditions has been dismissed. The issues of entitlement to service connection for right knee, left knee, and right foot disabilities have been remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claim for bilateral plantar fascitis remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran should be scheduled for a DRO hearing due to her request, and the appeal is being remanded accordingly.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability and residuals of tick fever are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's obesity and left ankle disorder (arthritis) are granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder (flat feet) is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to April 27, 2012 due to incomplete development and referral for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the remaining issues of bilateral pes planus, right foot hammertoes, left foot hammertoes, and skin disability (pseudofolliculitis barbae).

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for GERD and a bilateral foot disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether these conditions were aggravated by service or preexisted service.