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

The Board has granted service connection for plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's current disability is at least as likely as not related to his in-service diagnosis and symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected Reiter's syndrome and foot disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine disorder, Meniere's disease, vertigo, right foot disability, and left foot disability. The Board found no current disabilities related to the conditions claimed or diagnosed during service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the Board has remanded his service connection claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis.,Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to a failure to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the separation examination report and post-service private treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's current foot disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, which existed prior to service. The examiner is asked to determine if the condition increased in severity during service and whether this increase was clearly and unmistakably due to the natural progress of the disease.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral foot disability, including pes planus and plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claims are related to her periods of active duty and inactive duty training (IDT).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, plantar fasciitis of the right foot, plantar fasciitis of the left foot, a right hand disability, and a left hand disability. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus and painful left foot bone spur, finding that there was no increase in severity during service and insufficient evidence to support a nexus to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot plantar fasciitis and pes planus, as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left knee condition, bilateral pes planus, and back condition are all granted. The Veteran is awarded a 10% rating for her left knee condition. Service connection is granted for bilateral pes planus. However, the service connection claim for the Veteran's back condition is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board dismissed all appeals related to various conditions as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, bilateral foot pes planus, and TBI have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability due to military sexual trauma and bilateral plantar fasciitis are granted as service-connected. The Board found the evidence sufficient to reopen her claims on new evidence.

The Board has denied the petitions to readjudicate claims for service connection for a neck disability, right ankle disability, and right foot disability due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 70% to 50%, effective December 29, 2022. The reduction is restored and the Veteran's migraine headaches and bilateral pes planus claims are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck, bilateral shoulder, right hip, and left foot disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,For sleep apnea, the Board finds that further examination and consideration are needed due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle and bilateral foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence demonstrating current disability.,There is no medical evidence showing any current right ankle or bilateral foot disability, and the Veteran's self-reported symptoms have not been supported by objective findings.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in duty to assist and service connection for bilateral foot condition, including a need for verification of service dates and VA examination.