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

The Board has granted readjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability, but has remanded both the left foot and back condition claims due to procedural errors. The decision on the left foot disability is granted as new evidence was received.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee condition as secondary to his service-connected left knee tendonitis, patellofemoral pain syndrome and chondromalacia patella with instability, and left ankle achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis.

The appeals for service connection and rating have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims at his hearing.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will obtain an addendum medical opinion from the May 2023 VA examiner regarding the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to perform functions related to employment.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for left foot strain was improper, and therefore grants the appeal.

Service connection granted for bilateral pes planus and left ring finger disability.,Compensable rating denied for hypertension, but increased rating granted for painful scar of the left ring finger.

The Board has found that the AOJ did not substantially comply with its previous instructions and remanded the claims again. The new opinions are also inadequate, as they do not adequately address the Veteran's lay statements about his symptoms in service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected left foot disability was denied. The Board found that the current 20 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of the Veteran's condition, which includes healed fracture with degenerative arthritis and plantar fasciitis.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of multiple conditions due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, bilateral foot disability, back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a relationship to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional error in failing to obtain a medical opinion and complete service treatment records. The Veteran's claim for bilateral flat feet will be reconsidered with an examination and additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claims for dental condition, right foot pes planus, and right foot hallux valgus. The claims are now remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's headaches, including migraines, are proximately due to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is proximately due to his service-connected left shoulder disability.,There is no evidence of a bilateral foot disability that was incurred in or due to the Veteran's time in service.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, right foot degenerative arthritis, and left foot calcaneal enthesophyte as secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's pes planus is a congenital defect or an acquired disability. The VA must obtain a medical opinion to clarify this issue.

Service connection for plantar fasciitis and low back disability is dismissed as there are no eligible rating decisions in the year prior to receipt of the VA Form 10182.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted based on a finding that it manifested within one year of service separation, with evidence not supporting an etiological link to service. Service connection for other stress and trauma related disorder with secondary alcohol use disorder is granted as it is linked to service.,Service connection for right shoulder disability (claimed as pain), left sciatica, and right sciatica is denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection for hypertension is denied because there is no evidence showing a chronic condition in service or manifesting within the applicable presumptive period. Service connection for dizziness is also denied due to lack of evidence supporting an etiological link to service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to February 8, 2024 is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence and obtain an addendum medical opinion from the September 2020 VA examiner.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation of 50 percent for the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, effective October 22, 2021. The decision is based on the Veteran's symptoms and findings from his last VA examination.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal regarding his service connection claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis and denied his claim for service connection of bilateral pes planus due to lack of final decision on these issues.