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

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic renal disease, cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension and hepatitis C, depression, flat feet, allergic rhinitis, and hypertension have been granted. The effective date is March 25, 2020, for all claims except for chronic renal disease, which has an effective date of March 25, 2020. A 60 percent rating is assigned for left lower extremity radiculopathy from January 30, 2020.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for acquired bilateral pes planus before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of 30 percent for migraine headaches was granted. The appeal for service connection for plantar fasciitis was dismissed.,The Veteran experienced migraines with characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for right and left foot bunions, arthritis, and related conditions are being remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, lumbosacral strain, and bilateral knee disability due to conflicting opinions regarding the preexistence and aggravation of these conditions during service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and hallux valgus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral flat feet with heel spurs has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request for a hearing and subsequently requested withdrawal of the appeal.

Service connection is granted for right and left pes planus.,The Veteran's bilateral ankle conditions, tinnitus, residuals of a head injury, right leg condition, cardiovascular condition, and colo-rectal cancer are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has determined that the AOJ's decision denying service connection for hip disability and feet disability was not supported by adequate medical opinions, and thus remanded to obtain new opinions. The AOJ is also directed to seek copies of private hospital records related to the Veteran's treatment in December 2016 and August 2019.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial disability rating for bilateral flatfoot (pes planus) with plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as the claim was improperly docketed at the Board.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for his bilateral foot condition, as it was not adequately addressed in previous VA medical opinions. The claims are being returned to the AOJ/RO for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for PFB was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was also denied, with the Board finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the condition.

The Veteran's claims for left foot plantar fasciitis and right knee disability, including instability, were denied. The claim for a separate rating of 10 percent for right knee instability was granted. The total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to December 14, 2017, was also denied.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for left ankle pain was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition.,Service connection has also been granted for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated by his active-duty service.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD) and sleep disorder (secondary to PTSD) have both been granted, with the latter being at least in equipoise as to causation.,The Veteran is now entitled to service connection for a left ankle condition, bilateral pes planus, erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD, and a sleep disorder secondary to PTSD.

An effective date of October 28, 2019, is granted for a 60 percent rating for IBS with GERD. An earlier effective date is denied.

The Veteran withdrew all his claims on appeal, including those for increased ratings and service connection.

The Board has granted a 50% rating for the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis with acquired pes planus effective February 7, 2021. The previous ratings were denied or reduced.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The claims for bilateral foot disability, right knee disability, and gastritis are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a right foot disability, finding that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of such a condition other than her already service-connected right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis (also claimed as pes planus) has been withdrawn. The claims of service connection for migraines, depression, hearing loss, and allergic rhinitis are remanded.