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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,The remaining issues, including cervical spine disability, right foot disability, left foot disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, right hand disability, left hand disability, stomach condition (dyspepsia), and migraine headaches are all remanded for further review.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot strain, left foot strain, right foot pes planus, and left foot pes planus as new and relevant evidence was not presented or secured to readjudicate these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, sleep apnea, traumatic brain injury, vertigo, low back disability, left ankle and right ankle disabilities, left arm and right arm disabilities, left elbow and right elbow disabilities, left foot and right foot disabilities, left hand little finger, right hand little finger, left hand index finger, right hand index finger, left hand long finger, right hand long finger, left hand ring finger, right hand ring finger, left hand thumb, right hand thumb, left knee, right knee, left lower extremity neuropathy, and right lower extremity neuropathy have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left upper extremity cold exposure, right upper extremity cold exposure, left wrist disability, and right wrist disability have also been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current bilateral foot disability is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is being remanded due to the need for an adequate VA examination that addresses the necessary diagnostic criteria.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis and right ankle Achilles tendonitis have been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal regarding TDIU prior to February 23, 2015 is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. A retrospective VA opinion is needed to clarify whether the Veteran's bilateral pes planus alone precluded gainful employment during that period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right pes planus due to a duty to assist error in obtaining an adequate rationale regarding whether the Veteran's claimed bilateral pes planus had its onset in service or is otherwise related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea based on aggravation of pre-existing conditions during active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for liver issues, breathing issues, and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to insufficient medical evidence on file. The AOJ will obtain medical opinions regarding whether these disabilities are related to service.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of November 5, 2012 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran was found to be precluded from gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities starting from that date.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the evidence does not support such an increase.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis may be related to his active service, but needs further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for athlete's foot, bilateral foot pain, and plantar fasciitis are being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran missed scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, foot disability (to include foot pain and gout), and tinnitus as there is no current evidence of these conditions or a relationship to service.

The Board denied service connection for various shoulder, knee, ankle, and plantar fasciitis disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing current diagnoses or functional impairment.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus, respiratory disability (undiagnosed illness), left shoulder disability (undiagnosed illness), right shoulder disability (undiagnosed illness), sleep apnea, and cephalgia (undiagnosed illness) are remanded due to incomplete service records and the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine the etiology of the Veteran's right foot disability and whether it is related to his service-connected right ankle disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for VA examinations.