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

The Veteran's memory loss and lack of concentration are not related to service, as there is no evidence of an in-service event or continuous symptomatology since service.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's GERD with nausea to his active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, but the issue of service connection for bilateral pes planus has been remanded due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for an adequate VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, a low back condition, and right and left knee conditions have been granted.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date for his service connection of bilateral pes planus, assigning it from November 1, 2019. The decision states that no evidence was received prior to November 1, 2019, that would support a claim for an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis is denied, while a remand is ordered to obtain VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA psychiatric examination regarding his service-connected chronic adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent her from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment during the period of appeal.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions were denied. The claim for migraines was not granted, and the remaining claims were readjudicated but ultimately denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus likely began during her active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and her fatigue is attributed to her service-connected hypothyroidism disability. The lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are all remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet (pes planus) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence when the claim is readjudicated.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and arthritis, and bilateral hallux valgus were denied. The effective date of the award was set at April 9, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypoglycemia, hypertension, flat feet, and an upper respiratory infection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records and opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot disability, right knee degenerative arthritis with patella tendonitis, and left knee degenerative arthritis with patella tendonitis. The decision is based on the Veteran's consistent reports of pain during service and post-service, as well as the absence of any intervening injuries or medical evidence contradicting his claims.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence does not provide new and relevant information to support readjudication of the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a groin disability, a right ankle disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to a duty to assist error regarding his service-connected left foot disability prior to November 1, 2016. A VA examination is needed to assess the impact of these disabilities on his occupational activities and functioning.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as they have withdrawn the appeal seeking increased ratings and service connection for various conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and remanded the issue of service connection for plantar fasciitis, other than pes planus. The Veteran's claim for aggravation of her service-connected disabilities due to bilateral pes planus is also pending.

The Veteran's service-connected flatfoot (pes planus) with bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent and a rating in excess of 30 percent from December 7, 2020 to April 11, 2021, and effective April 12, 2021 respectively.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with new evidence and opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors, and a new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was aggravated during service.