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

The Board has found that there were errors in the decision-making process and remands the case for proper notice to be provided, as well as a review of the evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine condition is not related to service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied her claim for service connection. The gastrointestinal, upper respiratory, knee, hip, and foot disabilities are remanded due to inadequate examination and opinion.

The Veteran's RLE neuropathy is granted a 30 percent rating, but no higher. The Veteran's plantar fasciitis with osteoarthritis is denied an increased rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, bilateral foot, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to a lack of VA examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development, including verification of his duty status during the relevant time period and an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of his bilateral foot disorder.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with metatarsalgia was rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for plantar fasciitis was dismissed because the appeal was not filed in response to a rating decision or within one year of the April 2019 rating decision.

The Veteran's left foot plantar neuroma with degenerative arthritis and metatarsalgia is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating under DC 5279 for unilateral metatarsalgia. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted as the symptoms were adequately addressed by the current rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for all issues related to service connection, as the Veteran did not timely file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) or use the proper form for her claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot pes planus should be remanded for a more detailed examination to assess the severity of his condition, including the impact of flare-ups. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined and will be deferred until the left foot pes planus issue is resolved.

The appeal for service connection of a right foot disability has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis was denied.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a gynecological disorder were all denied.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus resulted in pain on use of her feet, but did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating as it was only moderate with no additional functional loss.

The Veteran's back disability is rated at 40 percent effective August 17, 2018. Service connection for hypertension, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, right foot disability, left foot disability, and right shoulder disability are denied. TDIU is granted effective July 30, 2018.

The Board has denied service connection for a left hip disability claimed as secondary to bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and calluses of the feet, finding that there is no evidence showing the Veteran's current left hip disability is proximately due to or aggravated by her service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ankle, left foot, and right foot disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's current disabilities are being evaluated based on their onset during his honorable service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating for CAD status post stents is denied. The effective date of service connection for prostate cancer and left foot pes planus, hallux valgus and degenerative joint disease first metatarsal phalangeal joint has been granted as April 8, 2010. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, with the exception of a grant of TDIU.,No effective dates earlier than specified in the decision are granted.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to provide a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) addendum medical opinion for the Veteran's multiple plantar warts on the left foot due to participation in a TERA during service.

The Board has denied service connection for a right foot disorder, specifically right lower extremity radiculopathy. The left foot disorder issue is remanded and requires further examination to determine the etiology of any current left foot conditions.