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

The Veteran's right knee strain is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability.,There is no current diagnosis of dermatitis/skin condition, and the claim for this issue is remanded.

The Board has determined that remand is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for plantar fasciitis and cervical spine degenerative joint disease due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for onychomycosis and plantar wart (claimed as tinea pedis, infection, rash, infected toenails, itching) has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's representative.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and ratings related to various musculoskeletal conditions, including lumbar spine degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome, right hip osteoarthritis with trochanteric pain syndrome, left hip strain residuals with trochanteric pain syndrome, right shin splints, left shin splints, right knee strain residuals, and left knee strain residuals. The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis was also withdrawn.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral flat feet condition is related to his active service and grants service connection for this disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, left foot pes planus, and dermatophytosis due to a duty to assist error. The VA must obtain adequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension was not related to his service, as it first manifested many years after separation from active duty.,Right foot pes planus and left foot pes planus were not diagnosed or treated during the Veteran's service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including back disability, foot disability (drop foot), hand disability (numbness in the hand), neck disability, right knee disability, diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been denied. The Board has remanded the claims of eye disability and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has found that the Veteran's current 30 percent rating for her hysterectomy scars is not warranted, and the appeal of an increased rating more than 30 percent under DC 7804 is denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis requires further examination due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus, right and left knee chondromalacia with retropatellar pain syndrome, genu recurvatum, and meniscal repair residuals, as well as right and left ankle strain residuals are being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right foot fracture, residuals and bilateral pes planus are remanded due to inadequate examination reports. Additional development is needed to reconcile findings with prior examinations and post-service treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability was rated at 30 percent from June 14, 2021. The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the condition effective from that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was aggravated during service. The case will be referred for a new VA examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disability, right knee disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis as secondary to service-connected shin splints and sciatic nerve radiculopathy.,The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims that her knee disabilities or plantar fasciitis were related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral pes planus is granted. The claims for diabetes mellitus type II, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD), fibromyalgia, and erectile dysfunction are denied.

The Board has restored service connection for bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and hallux valgus as the evidence does not clearly show that these conditions were preexisting and not aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right foot disability and a compensable rating for a left toe disability due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for flat feet due to untimely filing of a VA Form 10182. The claim for a compensable disability rating for left inguinal hernia was denied, and the claim for service connection for left knee is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, including sedentary employment. The Board grants a TDIU based on the combined evaluation of his service-connected conditions.