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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 30, 2018, for a 30 percent rating of her bilateral flat feet. The Board found that there was no factually ascertainable increase in her service-connected bilateral flat foot disability within one year prior to her August 30, 2018 claim.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus was denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5276, which pertains to severe bilateral pes planus.

The appeal for service connection for plantar fasciitis, bilateral (claimed as tendonitis, plantar fasciitis) was improperly docketed and dismissed because the May18, 2021, VA Form 10182 Notice of Disagreement attempted to appeal a deferred issue.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and assigned a 30 percent rating effective June 17, 2019. The Veteran's right femur disability aggravated his pre-existing bilateral pes planus beyond its natural progression.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis is being remanded due to an inadequate VA examination. The Board will schedule the Veteran for a new examination to assess the severity of his disability.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left foot disabilities, including hallux rigidus and flexible pes planus, finding a causal relationship to military service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation of his bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and post-traumatic arthritis was granted, effective June 2, 2019. The rating assigned is now 50 percent. An earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 20% for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, but no higher.

The Veteran's pes planus (flat feet) and kidney problem are remanded for further evaluation. The pes planus claim is related to service, while the kidney problem requires a VA examination to determine its etiology due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating of right foot disability due to outstanding VA treatment records, inadequate medical opinions, and need for a new advisory opinion. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for private treatment records and undergo a foot conditions examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury, memory loss as secondary to traumatic brain injury, left hip disability, and left knee disability have been denied. The claim for right foot disability is remanded.,Service connection has not been established for any of the conditions on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions on secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for right leg syndrome (shin splints), back strain (lumbosacral strain), bilateral pes planus, and bilateral plantar fasciitis, all of which are deemed to have onset during the Veteran's military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of bilateral pes planus, right foot arthritis, and left foot arthritis as there is no remaining question in the matter due to the finality of the June 2024 decision.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions of record are inadequate and requires additional medical examination to determine if the Veteran's left foot disabilities, including pes planus and plantar fasciitis, were incurred or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to service exposure, and therefore denied his claim. The right knee and foot disability claims are remanded due to a lack of an adequate opinion regarding secondary aggravation.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating as there was no evidence of severe flatfeet or other specific symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral feet, bilateral knee, neck, back and right shoulder disabilities to include as secondary to his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right carpal tunnel syndrome. The appeal for a bilateral foot condition (claimed as plantar fasciitis) is remanded.,Service connection will be granted if the Veteran can show that his current disability was incurred or aggravated by active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right foot disability.