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

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, plantar fasciitis of the right foot, plantar fasciitis of the left foot, a right hand disability, and a left hand disability. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus and painful left foot bone spur, finding that there was no increase in severity during service and insufficient evidence to support a nexus to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot plantar fasciitis and pes planus, as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left knee condition, bilateral pes planus, and back condition are all granted. The Veteran is awarded a 10% rating for her left knee condition. Service connection is granted for bilateral pes planus. However, the service connection claim for the Veteran's back condition is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board dismissed all appeals related to various conditions as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, bilateral foot pes planus, and TBI have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability due to military sexual trauma and bilateral plantar fasciitis are granted as service-connected. The Board found the evidence sufficient to reopen her claims on new evidence.

The Board has denied the petitions to readjudicate claims for service connection for a neck disability, right ankle disability, and right foot disability due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 70% to 50%, effective December 29, 2022. The reduction is restored and the Veteran's migraine headaches and bilateral pes planus claims are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck, bilateral shoulder, right hip, and left foot disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,For sleep apnea, the Board finds that further examination and consideration are needed due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle and bilateral foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence demonstrating current disability.,There is no medical evidence showing any current right ankle or bilateral foot disability, and the Veteran's self-reported symptoms have not been supported by objective findings.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in duty to assist and service connection for bilateral foot condition, including a need for verification of service dates and VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, right knee degenerative arthritis, and left knee degenerative arthritis. These conditions are deemed to be related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for alopecia was denied as there is no present disability.,Service connection for left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis was also denied due to a lack of evidence showing aggravation beyond its natural progression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis, claimed as secondary to bilateral pes planus, is denied.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities have been denied as there was no claim filed prior to April 26, 2021.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral flat feet with residuals and obstructive sleep apnea. The cases are being remanded to consider the merits of these claims.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet have been granted service connection. The effective date remains pending as the appeal was withdrawn for tinnitus and IBS.,An increased rating to 30 percent has been granted for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with metatarsalgia and left foot degenerative arthritis is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which represents the highest possible rating for this condition. The Board has remanded the claims related to secondary service connection as they are not yet resolved.