Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral fallen arches with plantar fasciitis have been rated at 50 percent since May 9, 2016. Prior to this date, the disability was rated as 30 percent disabling.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the appellant's exact dates of service and obtain VA treatment records. The appeal will be remanded for these actions.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of entitlement to service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, hypertension, migraines, or lumbar strain.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis with heel spurs prior to April 21, 2014 more nearly approximates pes planus with pain on manipulation and use of feet.

The Veteran's conditions, including diabetes and its related complications, are not service connected. The Board denied the claims for service connection based on lack of evidence showing onset or causation in service.

The Board denied service connection for urinary tract infections, left hip disability, right foot tendonitis, and bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis as secondary to the Veteran's Peyronie's disease. The other claims were not addressed in detail.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran seeks service connection for a lung condition. The Board will request clarification regarding his exposure history and medical records from VA and private providers.,The Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities may be related to his service-connected foot disability, but further examination is needed to determine if they are aggravated by the service-connected conditions.,The Veteran seeks service connection for a left and right hip disability. Further examination is required to determine whether these disabilities are caused or aggravated by his service-connected foot disability.,The Veteran claims secondary service connection for groin pain due to his bilateral hip disabilities. A VA examiner will be requested to provide an opinion on this issue.,The Veteran seeks TDIU based on his service-connected conditions. The Board will request clarification regarding the effectiveness of his service-connected conditions and their impact on employment.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional evidence. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including associated disabilities, is rated at 50 percent disabling from September 30, 2015. The Veteran also received a separate 10 percent rating for left hallux valgus and right hallux valgus from September 30, 2015, forward.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease as secondary to her service-connected bilateral pes planus, right knee arthritis, and left knee DJD. The remaining issues of increased ratings and TDIU are pending.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected feet disability prior to October 23, 2013, and higher than 10 percent effective October 23, 2013, has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection were denied as no new evidence was submitted within the applicable appeal periods, and the earliest date of receipt of a claim is considered the effective date.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral foot disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ankle disability, including as secondary to his service-connected left ankle disability, meets the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder and right ankle disability were not incurred or aggravated by service. The Board denied the claims of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disorder and an increased rating for residuals of right ankle fracture.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling VA examinations to address the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral keratoconus.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining a clarifying opinion regarding the etiology and aggravation of the Veteran's left foot disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disorder, back disorder, and left foot plantar fasciitis. The initial disability ratings assigned are as follows: a non-compensable rating for IBS and a 10 percent rating for right ankle sprain with tendonitis and right talus cyst.

The Board has reopened the claim for a low back disability and granted service connection for degenerative disc disease at L4-L5, finding that it is related to the Veteran's in-service motor vehicle accident.,Service connection was also established for bilateral plantar fasciitis and right Achilles enthesophyte, with the opinion that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.