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

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection of acid reflux, upper respiratory infection, and skin rash as they were not properly appealed within one year. The claim for bilateral pes planus is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus of the left and right feet are rated at their maximum allowable levels, and no higher ratings can be assigned.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected, while his TBI and other conditions are denied. The left knee instability receives a separate rating of 20 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of right foot plantar fasciitis, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet with right foot bunion and left foot bunionectomy are not entitled to a rating in excess of 50 percent.,Right foot hallux valgus is not entitled to an effective date prior to June 26, 2020.,Left foot hallux valgus is not entitled to an effective date prior to June 26, 2020.,Right foot hallux valgus is not entitled to a compensable rating.,Left foot hallux valgus is not entitled to a compensable rating.,Left hip trochanteric pain syndrome with limitation of extension and impairment of abduction are not entitled to an effective date prior to June 26, 2020.,Right knee chondromalacia patella and left knee chondromalacia patella are not entitled to a rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter.,Post-operative scars of the knees are not entitled to a compensable rating.,Right wrist strain is not entitled to an effective date prior to June 26, 2020.,Left wrist strain is not entitled to an effective date prior to June 26, 2020.,Duodenal ulcer with duodenitis is not entitled to a rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter.,Atopic dermatitis is not entitled to a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot pain/flat feet because no new and relevant evidence was submitted after the December 2021 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including arthritis, due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives and the need for an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted an initial rating of 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted the submission of new and relevant evidence for service connection of a bilateral foot condition (pes planus), which was previously denied due to lack of such evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for effective dates of service connection claims was dismissed because the appeals were considered concurrent elections under the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP).

The Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and chronic allergic rhinitis have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that would support service connection.,Regarding the remanded issues, the Board has determined that additional medical examination and opinion are needed to address the etiology of any headache disorder and intestinal disorder (IBS).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The AOJ must obtain complete etiology opinions, review all relevant records, including personnel and treatment records, and schedule appropriate VA examinations.

The Veteran's left foot disability is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his current left foot conditions. The issues of service connection for left hip osteoarthritis and left ear disability are also remanded due to their inextricably intertwined relationship with the left foot disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the effective date for the award of service connection for PFB was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected bilateral foot disability is being remanded due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including GERD and several musculoskeletal conditions. The initial rating for GERD was denied due to the lack of symptoms meeting a higher rating criteria. Other claims are remanded as there is insufficient information regarding the Veteran's service-connected periods.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development regarding his claims of service connection for plantar fasciitis of the right foot and an initial rating for a scar, status post-hernia repair.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left thigh lipoma, left ear hearing loss, and right foot plantar fasciitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not reach a level of equipoise in favor of granting any of these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperthyroidism, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and left carpal tunnel syndrome are being remanded due to a duty to assist error. Additional medical opinions are needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new foot examination to determine the specific functional impairment from his service-connected bilateral pes planus and pes cavus, as well as readjudication of the issues on appeal including TDIU.