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

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for headaches due to new evidence submitted after the June 2017 denial. The issues of service connection for a low back disability and bilateral pes planus have been dismissed as they were not properly addressed in the appeal process.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to November 14, 2017, for the grant of service connection for bilateral pes planus. The decision found that there was no clear and unmistakable error in any final rating decisions during the appeal period.

Service connection for asthma is granted based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during service in Kuwait. A 70 percent rating, but no higher, is granted for PTSD. A 30 percent rating, but no higher, is granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis.,The Veteran's PTSD symptoms include depression, anxiety, and paranoia, leading to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The case is remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and trochanteric pain syndrome, right hip were denied due to the failure to perfect her appeal in the Legacy system. The effective date of July 30, 2020 is established as the earliest possible date based on the receipt of a supplemental claim application under the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of his conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for allergic rhinitis is dismissed. The issue of service connection for plantar fasciitis is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic renal disease, cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension and hepatitis C, depression, flat feet, allergic rhinitis, and hypertension have been granted. The effective date is March 25, 2020, for all claims except for chronic renal disease, which has an effective date of March 25, 2020. A 60 percent rating is assigned for left lower extremity radiculopathy from January 30, 2020.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for acquired bilateral pes planus before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of 30 percent for migraine headaches was granted. The appeal for service connection for plantar fasciitis was dismissed.,The Veteran experienced migraines with characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for right and left foot bunions, arthritis, and related conditions are being remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, lumbosacral strain, and bilateral knee disability due to conflicting opinions regarding the preexistence and aggravation of these conditions during service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and hallux valgus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral flat feet with heel spurs has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request for a hearing and subsequently requested withdrawal of the appeal.

Service connection is granted for right and left pes planus.,The Veteran's bilateral ankle conditions, tinnitus, residuals of a head injury, right leg condition, cardiovascular condition, and colo-rectal cancer are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has determined that the AOJ's decision denying service connection for hip disability and feet disability was not supported by adequate medical opinions, and thus remanded to obtain new opinions. The AOJ is also directed to seek copies of private hospital records related to the Veteran's treatment in December 2016 and August 2019.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial disability rating for bilateral flatfoot (pes planus) with plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as the claim was improperly docketed at the Board.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for his bilateral foot condition, as it was not adequately addressed in previous VA medical opinions. The claims are being returned to the AOJ/RO for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for PFB was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was also denied, with the Board finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the condition.

The Veteran's claims for left foot plantar fasciitis and right knee disability, including instability, were denied. The claim for a separate rating of 10 percent for right knee instability was granted. The total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to December 14, 2017, was also denied.