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

The veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection for various conditions were mostly denied. However, the claims for allergic rhinitis and asthma were remanded for further consideration.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied, but the claim for a higher rating for right knee osteoarthritis was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 26, 2020. The decision was based on evidence showing the veteran could perform sedentary work and was gainfully employed until October 31, 2014.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. All other claims are remanded for further review.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of sleep apnea and bilateral pes planus, stating that October 14, 2021 is the earliest possible effective date.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and sleep apnea. The Veteran will undergo a new examination to determine if his conditions worsened during service.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in an August 1962 rating decision. The veteran can refile with a properly pled CUE motion.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a right foot disability. The Veteran alleges that his injury occurred when a hatch fell on his foot during service.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal regarding the timeliness of a higher-level review request and service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, right foot disability, and psychiatric disability.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for thoracolumbar spine DDD was partially granted, with a 20 percent rating from October 22, 2020. Other claims, including those for cervical spine arthritis, PTSD, and reactive airway disease, were denied. Claims related to knee and foot disabilities, as well as TDIU and DEA benefits, were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including rhinitis and bilateral hearing loss. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing a current disability or functional impairment related to these conditions.

The veteran withdrew all claims, so the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board dismissed the claim for anxiety attack and denied claims for bilateral hearing loss, blunt force trauma to mouth, and cauda equina lesion. All other issues were remanded.

Service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, pes planus, bronchitis, sinusitis, back disability, and jaw disability was denied. Service connection for asthma, allergic rhinitis, and headaches was remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back disability, bilateral shin disability, bilateral foot disability, neck disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and bilateral wrist disability were denied. The claims for migraine headaches and bilateral knee disabilities were remanded.

The veteran's rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis was restored to 50%. Other issues were remanded for further evaluation.

The proposed reduction of the Veteran's lumbosacral strain evaluation was dismissed. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability was granted, but other conditions were denied.

The Board remanded all issues to correct a duty to assist error. The Veteran's surviving spouse will be given notice of her right to a hearing and the claims will be readjudicated.

The appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the veteran is already rated at 100 percent for leukemia and there is no evidence showing they are unable to work due solely to another service-connected disability.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a foot disability manifested by foot pain. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated considering additional service treatment records.