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

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and bilateral pes planus, contributed to her obesity and subsequent development of obstructive sleep apnea. The appeal is thus granted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the preexisting condition did not worsen during service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral flat feet and foot pain, finding that the Veteran's current condition did not originate in or was not aggravated by his active military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, finding that it is secondary to her service-connected left knee patellofemoral syndrome. The decision resolves all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to April 26, 2023 for a 50 percent evaluation for service-connected bilateral pes planus with calcaneal spurs. The evidence showed that symptoms were pronounced but not severe enough to warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the AOJ decision on appeal is not complete and requires additional evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, right knee condition, left knee condition, lumbar spine condition, and left hip condition are all being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Board also grants service connection for a bilateral foot disability other than the service-connected residuals of cold injury, but remands to obtain an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the foot disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis had its onset during active service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's herpes simplex type 2 and allergic rhinitis are granted service connection. The bilateral flat feet and left toe disability issues are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis is granted service connection, while the claim for a higher rating for her left great toe osteochondroma residuals remains denied.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal for higher ratings and service connection claims.

The Veteran's effective date for adding her child, M.J., to her VA disability compensation award is granted as April [REDACTED], 2020. This decision is based on the birth of her daughter within one year and the continuation of her existing disability ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting entitlement to SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal to reduce the disability rating for flat foot (pes planus) with medical cuneiform exostosis from 50 percent to 10 percent was dismissed because it was filed prematurely.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar warts have been granted a 10 percent disability rating for each foot.,The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids and left knee chondromalacia are both remanded to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including left knee disability, back disability, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, hammer toe, pes planus, and gout.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate examination and error in the original decision regarding the Veteran's bilateral flat feet.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a new medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis. The claims file will be sent back for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus (flat foot) on the basis that it was aggravated by service, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.