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

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected bilateral foot disability is being remanded due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including GERD and several musculoskeletal conditions. The initial rating for GERD was denied due to the lack of symptoms meeting a higher rating criteria. Other claims are remanded as there is insufficient information regarding the Veteran's service-connected periods.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development regarding his claims of service connection for plantar fasciitis of the right foot and an initial rating for a scar, status post-hernia repair.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left thigh lipoma, left ear hearing loss, and right foot plantar fasciitis were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not reach a level of equipoise in favor of granting any of these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperthyroidism, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and left carpal tunnel syndrome are being remanded due to a duty to assist error. Additional medical opinions are needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new foot examination to determine the specific functional impairment from his service-connected bilateral pes planus and pes cavus, as well as readjudication of the issues on appeal including TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.,The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis does not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a relationship to service.,Service connection was also denied for COPD and emphysema as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral pes planus and chronic itching have been dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The claims of service connection for anemia, plantar fasciitis, a back condition, headaches, dehydration, hypercholesterolemia, and vitamin deficiency are dismissed.

The appeal for service connection of left foot plantar fasciitis neuropathy is dismissed due to the Veteran not selecting a review option on her VA Form 10182.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a retroactive payment for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as withdrawn.

Service connection for allergic rhinitis has been granted.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is not service-connected.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective December 30, 2021. Her right foot metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis are rated at 20 percent, effective March 12, 2020. The Veteran's right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome remains at a 10 percent rating. TDIU is granted effective November 18, 2011, and Chapter 35 DEA is also granted effective that date.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted on July 30, 2015. The effective date for this grant is denied as it did not arise prior to that date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since May 9, 2008.,The Veteran has been entitled to individual unemployability and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance since May 9, 2008.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis and right foot hallux valgus, but denied service connection for a left knee disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and pes planus have been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The AOJ is required to readjudicate these claims in accordance with the new evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis with bilateral pes planus and bilateral metatarsalgia, finding that his current foot disability had onset while in service or is related to his service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, hammer toes, hallux valgus, tendinopathy, and sinus tarsi syndrome are granted an initial 50 percent rating. The Veteran's hypertension is denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.