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

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a relationship to service.,Service connection was also denied for COPD and emphysema as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral pes planus and chronic itching have been dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The claims of service connection for anemia, plantar fasciitis, a back condition, headaches, dehydration, hypercholesterolemia, and vitamin deficiency are dismissed.

The appeal for service connection of left foot plantar fasciitis neuropathy is dismissed due to the Veteran not selecting a review option on her VA Form 10182.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a retroactive payment for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as withdrawn.

Service connection for allergic rhinitis has been granted.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is not service-connected.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective December 30, 2021. Her right foot metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis are rated at 20 percent, effective March 12, 2020. The Veteran's right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome remains at a 10 percent rating. TDIU is granted effective November 18, 2011, and Chapter 35 DEA is also granted effective that date.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted on July 30, 2015. The effective date for this grant is denied as it did not arise prior to that date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since May 9, 2008.,The Veteran has been entitled to individual unemployability and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance since May 9, 2008.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis and right foot hallux valgus, but denied service connection for a left knee disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and pes planus have been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The AOJ is required to readjudicate these claims in accordance with the new evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis with bilateral pes planus and bilateral metatarsalgia, finding that his current foot disability had onset while in service or is related to his service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, hammer toes, hallux valgus, tendinopathy, and sinus tarsi syndrome are granted an initial 50 percent rating. The Veteran's hypertension is denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on aid and attendance/housebound status as he is able to perform most daily activities independently, including walking short distances without assistance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including dental issues, migraines, plantar fasciitis, TB, pleuritic chest pain, and heart murmur are denied as there is no current disability or evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection of his left knee, right shoulder, and right foot disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for BPF, but has remanded his claim for tinea pedis due to insufficient evidence in the October 2021 VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus as his pre-existing condition did not worsen during military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the evidence did not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for any higher ratings.

The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated by her active-duty service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.