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

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis should be remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in obtaining an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 50% disability rating for bilateral pes planus, effective June 1, 2021, finding that there was no actual improvement in her condition to warrant a reduction.

Your claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus has been granted by the Veterans Benefits Administration in a July 2021 rating decision. As such, your appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis is granted. The claims for right foot plantar fasciitis, COPD, and sleep apnea are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for plantar fasciitis of the left foot, patellofemoral pain syndrome (claimed as left knee pain), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service records did not show any complaints or treatment related to these conditions during or immediately after service.

The Veteran's right wrist disability is granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis, pes planus, and hallux valgus are each granted a noncompensable rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral pes planus, left hip strain, right hip strain, major depressive disorder, right shoulder strain, and urinary urgency with stress incontinence due to pre-decisional error.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to left foot disability, right foot disability, and stress problem (PTSD) have been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's right ankle conditions, including degenerative joint disease, plantar heel spur, and post-fracture arthritic changes, are being reviewed for direct service connection as well as causation or aggravation by his left knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation on a schedular basis from April 29, 2020. The Board has granted TDIU effective that date.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating for left foot condition, bilateral pes planus, right hand injury, and chronic headaches due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to address his pes planus, thoracolumbar strain, and TBI.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache, PTSD, and right hip condition have been dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot condition has been granted with a 30% rating. Other issues remain on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is related to his service, specifically his participation in a Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA). The decision on bilateral pes planus remains denied.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss due to lack of evidence meeting VA's definition of a disability. The claims for plantar fasciitis, hypertension, and diverticulitis are remanded as the duty to assist was not fulfilled.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, requiring additional medical opinions on whether the Veteran's disabilities are aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted on August 4, 2018, the day following his separation from service. The effective date is based on the severity of his service-connected psychiatric and physical disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connection claims for right and left shoulder disabilities, and for right and left foot disabilities are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for right foot and left foot disabilities due to insufficient information about the Veteran's periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA. The AOJ is instructed to obtain pay stubs from DFAS and create a summary of all dates served by the Veteran.