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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, left foot condition, right foot condition, left ankle condition, and right ankle condition due to new evidence of worsening symptoms. The Veteran's claim for residuals of left testicular surgery is also being remanded.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric condition (major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder) due to outstanding private treatment records and unverified in-service stressor. The Veteran's claim for residuals of left testicular surgery is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to postoperative changes related to spinal fusion with mild kyphosis of the cervical spine, bilateral pes planus, and chronic diarrhea have been granted. The claim for left groin disability and chronic pain in the pelvic region and thigh has been remanded.,Service connection was also granted for residuals of left Achilles tendinitis.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection for residuals of a left hand injury, right foot disability, residuals of a right eye injury, and sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied a TDIU from January 30, 2019, finding that the service-connected disabilities do not prevent the Veteran from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left leg disorder, bilateral flatfoot (pes planus), and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. However, further development is needed as the Veteran has not been afforded a VA examination to determine if his current conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pes planus is denied, but his claim for tinnitus and PTSD are both granted. The case is remanded for further action on the hearing loss claim.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are not sufficient to make a fully informed decision regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability and hearing disability manifested by hyperacusis. Therefore, the cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot and neck disabilities, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for a spinal disability, bilateral lower extremity disorder (shin splints), and bilateral foot disability. The acquired psychiatric disability claim is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding her musculoskeletal disabilities, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral pes planus, left foot hallux valgus, and right foot hallux valgus have been granted effective July 27, 2011. The effective dates for the other conditions were not earlier than this date.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection of various disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disability, left foot disability, right hand carpal tunnel disability, and left hand carpal tunnel disability. The AOJ must attempt to obtain the Veteran's military exit medical examination report and entire military personnel record.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, rhinitis, sinusitis, a bilateral foot disability, and a right knee disability based on the positive evidence presented by the Veteran's lay testimony, outpatient treatment records, and private opinions of record.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for the service-connected right foot pes planus is dismissed.,Entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted, and the issues of entitlement to service connection for right and left knee disabilities are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as to entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including bilateral osteoarthritis and flatfoot, and left foot hallux valgus due to a duplicate docket number. The issues remain with the RO under docket number 18-54 257.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss due to aggravation during active duty. The case of flat feet is remanded as the Veteran did not undergo a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and its relationship to service, preexisting conditions, or aggravation.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, left hip residuals status post labral repair, and right foot plantar fasciitis due to credible lay evidence of continuous symptoms since separation from active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to new evidence added to the record since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case.