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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot conditions was granted with an effective date of May 4, 1995.,A 10 percent rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae was granted with an effective date of June 21, 1996.,An initial 30 percent rating for plantar fasciitis and first metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis of both feet was granted with an effective date of August 19, 2019.

The Board has denied service connection for joint pains, including ankle, foot, knee, and shoulder disabilities. The Veteran's claims are remanded for further examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.,Service connection is also denied for IBS.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar and dorsal callosities are rated at 20 percent each, with no further increase in rating possible under the current criteria.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with stenosis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, a right hip condition, menstrual disorder, and bilateral pes planus are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his headaches, sleep apnea, and left leg disability.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for PTSD due to military sexual trauma and bilateral foot conditions (plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and hallux valgus) have been granted. The effective dates are March 10, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to sleep apnea. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's feet disabilities.

The Veteran's flat feet disability, including pes planus and plantar fasciitis (flat feet), is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's back disability is granted as service-connected. The examiner noted that the in-service training did not cause or aggravate her current back condition.,The Veteran's depression is granted as service-connected based on in-service incidents.,The Veteran's left knee disability is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's right arm disability (including elbow and wrist disabilities) is remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's right ankle disability is remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's left ankle disability is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a dispute over whether the appellant is the common-law surviving spouse of the Veteran, which could affect their status as substitute claimants.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for migraine headaches has been withdrawn. Service connection for PTSD and adjustment disorder, unspecified, is granted. The denial of a compensable initial disability rating for IgA nephropathy with hypertension remains unchanged. Bilateral plantar fasciitis and cervical spine disability are both remanded for further review.,The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been remanded due to unclear findings from the July 2018 VA examination regarding the right foot condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral flat feet, and a bilateral shin disability due to lack of persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination and incomplete review of the evidence. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if he currently has any diagnosed foot disorders, including pes planus, related to his service.

The Board has denied service connection for left knee and right knee disabilities, as well as bilateral foot disability. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's gout of the feet.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain missing service treatment records and VA treatment records, as well as to schedule the Veteran for a psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left tibial fracture residuals and associated medical compartment muscle weakness, left ankle pain and achilles strain, limited left knee motion, and shortening of the left lower extremity.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the diagnosis of additional foot conditions and the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether these conditions are caused or aggravated by service-connected bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral flat feet and pinched nerves are related to his active service. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if any preexisting foot condition was aggravated by service or is otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 30, 2016 for a TDIU based on the schedular criteria. The claim for TDIU prior to June 30, 2016 is remanded due to lack of schedular criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot disability, including arthritis, pain, and swelling, is not related to service or any service-connected condition. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral flat feet, attention deficit disorder (ADD), and bipolar condition with depression due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were aggravated by military service or related to any incident during active duty.