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

The Veteran is unable to secure and maintain a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, which include bilateral pes planus, right knee strain, left achilles tendon rupture, painful scar associated with left achilles tendon rupture repair, and left foot surgical scar. The Board has granted the TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet. The Veteran's STRs show pes planus, and she submitted two buddy statements supporting her claim. However, a VA examination is needed to determine if there is a relationship between her current bilateral flat feet condition and service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, bilateral pes planus, right knee disability, deviated septum, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and allergic rhinitis are all granted due to exposure to environmental hazards in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorders, including pes planus and metatarsalgia, are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are caused or aggravated by her service-connected left knee disorder.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet, left ankle condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, right ankle condition, and right leg condition are all granted as service connection is established based on the evidence of record.,The Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis (claimed as left shoulder condition) and right shoulder strain (claimed as right shoulder condition) are also granted as service connection is established based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was increased to a 30 percent rating effective February 14, 2020. The appeal is remanded for further consideration of the secondary service connection claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring the Veteran to be provided with a VA examination to determine if her foot pain and plantar fasciitis are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that his disability did not more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to January 27, 2020 due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities not precluding him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for bilateral pes planus was improper due to aggravation during service, and restored service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to factual errors and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot disorders.

The Veteran's current pes planus is granted as a continuation of his in-service flat feet.,A disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including her left ankle sprain and sleep apnea, have significantly impacted her ability to perform daily activities. The Board has determined that she requires regular aid and attendance due to these disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hip conditions, bilateral pes planus, and a back strain. The decision is based on the Veteran's lay statements and medical opinions that his current conditions are related to his active service.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD due to the absence of a current diagnosis. The claims for left and right foot disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed as withdrawn during a hearing. The Board has also remanded several issues for further examination and review.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of plantar fasciitis, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral plantar fasciitis were denied as new and relevant evidence was not submitted to support these claims.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the May 2019 rating decision proposing a reduction of ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis was not an appealable decision, and the October 2019 rating decision implementing the reduction was proper based on CUE in the January 2019 rating decision.