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

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on housebound status was denied because he does not meet the criteria for such benefits, as his service-connected disabilities do not independently rate at 60% or more and he is not permanently confined to his dwelling due to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the need for a new medical opinion regarding whether his pre-existing condition worsened during active duty.

The Veteran's left shoulder strain, gastroenteritis, Crohn's disease, paroxysmal abdominal pain, and left knee disability manifested by pain are all granted as service-connected.,PTSD is also granted with an initial 100% rating from January 21, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding whether his pre-existing condition was aggravated during service.

The Board has granted the restoration of disability ratings for right CTS, left CTS, and bilateral foot disabilities. The cervical spine disability issue remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various spinal and extremity conditions due to procedural issues. Further development is needed, including VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's motion for revision of the March 23, 2013, and February 11, 2014, Rating Decisions because he did not provide clear and unmistakable evidence that the VA Regional Office made an erroneous factual finding in either decision regarding his bilateral pes planus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's preexisting condition was aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for earlier effective date prior to April 16, 2020 for the award of service connection for plantar fasciitis with flat feet bilaterally is denied as there was no new and material evidence submitted within one year of the September 2015 denial.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis was granted service connection as it pre-existed his active service and was aggravated therein. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and respiratory dyspnea were not granted increased ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right hip degenerative arthritis, left ankle osteoarthritis, right ankle osteoarthritis, and lumbosacral spine arthritis. These conditions are considered to be directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety was granted. The claims for service connection for lumbar and left foot disabilities were remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so incapable of performing the activities of daily living that he requires care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus is denied because the preexisting condition did not worsen during service.,Entitlement to service connection for bronchitis is dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,The Veteran's BHL, right foot pain, and hemorrhoids are remanded for further evaluation.,Right foot pain is remanded for a VA examination.,Hemorrhoids are also remanded for a VA examination.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy are granted as secondary to his service-connected thoracolumbar spine disorder. The issues of service connection for seizure disorder, headache disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, right upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral flatfoot remain pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus, and the Board has dismissed the case.

The Board has found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus existed before active service and was not worsened by service. The case is remanded to obtain a VA opinion to determine if the disability is related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is not causally related to his service-connected disabilities, but may have been aggravated by them. The Board also found that obesity, which may be linked to his service-connected disabilities, was a substantial factor in causing his sleep apnea. As such, the issue must be remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his sickle cell anemia and related secondary disabilities. The claims are inextricably intertwined with the claim for sickle cell anemia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board must obtain private podiatry treatment records identified in the May 2021 VA examination.