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

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus and granted a 20 percent rating, but no greater, for lumbar degenerative disc disease from August 25, 2021, forward. The claim for TDIU prior to November 18, 2021, was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, a left hand disability, residuals status post right boxer fracture of the fifth finger, and a bilateral hip disability. The effective date for the grants of service connection for certain conditions was set to October 28, 2020.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, right and left knee disorders, as they were improperly docketed. The claim for a right hip disorder was denied due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus to provide an adequate medical opinion that addresses the Veteran's lay statements regarding in-service hiking and wearing of combat boots.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for pes planus and plantar fasciitis, as there was no formal claim or written intent to file a petition to reopen the claim after the final May 2013 rating decision.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral big toe disabilities and plantar fasciitis, all claimed as secondary to a service-connected left ankle disability, due to inadequate VA examination opinions.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis due to missing records, including a separation examination and military personnel records.

The Board remands the service connection claims for bilateral shin pain, right foot pain, left foot disability, right knee pain, and left knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has granted status as a veteran for the purpose of receiving VA benefits, including VA pension benefits.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral pes planus due to a need for an adequate VA opinion addressing the second period of service.

The Board granted the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied increased ratings for erectile dysfunction, left foot pes planus with degenerative arthritis of the mid foot, and supraventricular arrhythmia of atrial fibrillation.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee strain and plantar fasciitis of the left foot, resolving all benefit of the doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a bilateral foot condition to obtain additional evidence and provide the Veteran with adequate medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus now diagnosed as bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, but denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's failure to provide necessary information.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to insufficient medical examinations.

The Board remands the matter for further development, specifically requesting addendum medical opinions to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral pes planus and other orthopedic foot disorders, as well as lower extremity peripheral vascular disease.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis, resolving doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted an effective date of June 21, 2011, for the award of a 50 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis with right foot plantar rupture at the right 2nd metatarsal phalangeal joint, associated with osteoarthritis of the right great toe.