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

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations, as well as further development of his Southwest Asia exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for eligibility for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant. However, he is granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD) have been granted service connection. However, the effective dates for these conditions are not earlier than September 1, 2007.,The left ankle condition has been reopened due to new evidence, but its service connection remains pending.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for issues of service connection for tinnitus and a bilateral leg disability, as well as TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The remaining issues have been REMANDED for further action.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there was no current disability during the appeal period.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder/arm disability, and left knee disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a retrospective medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disability. The increased rating claims for lumbosacral strain and bilateral plantar hyperkeratosis are also being addressed.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity neurologic disabilities are denied as secondary to service-connected low back disability.,Service connection for the right and left lower extremity neurologic disabilities is not granted due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's hallux rigidus was granted service connection secondary to his already service-connected bilateral flat feet with plantar fasciitis. The surgery required convalescence for at least one month, meeting the criteria for a temporary total rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and hypertension due to inadequate opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for both conditions, with a focus on whether they were caused by or aggravated by his military duties.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.,Service connection was also denied for various conditions, including a back disability, left foot disability, chronic body tremors, arteriovenous malformation, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Board has dismissed the claim of entitlement to service connection for high cholesterol as the Appellant requested withdrawal prior to the issuance of a final decision.,The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, sleep apnea, a skin disability, including vitiligo, and a bilateral foot disability, claimed as black toes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for his right foot disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a relationship between his current condition and his active service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder and plantar fasciitis are granted. The Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder is found to be due to in-service MST, while her bilateral plantar fasciitis is linked to service based on medical records showing treatment during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left ankle sprain is secondary or aggravated by his service-connected conditions. Additionally, the codesheet needs to be corrected to reflect the right ankle disability.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations for her back, hips, feet, and anxiety disorders.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral shin splints is denied.,Service connection for plantar fascitis or a bilateral foot condition is remanded.,Service connection for hypertension is remanded.,Service connection for joint pain in the elbows is remanded.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for a sleep condition is dismissed.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee, shoulder, wrist, and hip disabilities. The issues of increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete records. The Veteran will need further examinations and evidence to determine if her conditions are related to her military service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been denied. The Veteran is not entitled to an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for status post excision left great toenail with residual deformed nail bed, or a compensable initial evaluation for scar of the left great toe.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left foot hammer toes and right foot hammer toes have been denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of these conditions and insufficient evidence to establish their relationship to service.,Regarding bilateral pes planus (flatfeet) and right great toenail removal, the appeal is remanded as additional medical guidance is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities.