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

The Veteran's claim for bilateral shin splints has been dismissed as the appeal was not timely filed. The claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a left foot condition are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to his service-connected migraine headaches, and his foot condition is granted due to a qualifying event during service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a neck disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and a headache disorder due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee disability is found to be the cause of her current left knee osteoarthritis. The Veteran also has a current right foot condition, including plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia, which she attributes to injuries sustained during basic training.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot conditions, including plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spurs, as well as equinus of the ankles, are granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis due to a lack of medical examination and records, which may be associated with his service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on housebound status or need for aid and attendance, nor does he qualify for specially adapted housing.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for migraines, bilateral pes planus, and low back strain. The Board has dismissed these appeals.

The Veteran's increased ratings for irritable bowel syndrome and PTSD have been denied.,Issues regarding service connection for left ear drum damage residuals and left foot disability are remanded.

The Veteran's left foot flat foot (pes planus) is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the highest schedular rating for unilateral pes planus. The Board found that this rating was appropriate and denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual employability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities is remanded because the RO failed to obtain his complete employment history prior to the September 2021 rating decision.

The Board has denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and has remanded the issue of service connection for plantar fasciitis due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to duty-to-assist errors and incomplete service records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is related to his military service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, including pes planus and hallux rigidus. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further action due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as the Veteran, through his authorized representative, requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus, degenerative joint disease, herniated nucleus pulposus, unspecified depressive disorder, cervical radiculopathies, and metatarsophalangeal joint fusion, render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis and left total knee replacement (left knee disability) on a direct basis, finding that the current disabilities are related to military service. The decision also grants secondary service connection for the left knee disability due to the service-connected left foot disability.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine, right hip, right knee, and right ankle disabilities as secondary to his service-connected right foot disability.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not consider all relevant evidence and requires additional medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's right foot disability is related to service or aggravated by his service-connected left foot disability.