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

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of January 15, 2019 for the grant of service connection for left lower extremity varicose veins, right lower extremity varicose veins, and bilateral plantar fasciitis.,The appeals concerning the issues of entitlement to an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis, bilateral hearing loss, and scar of the scalp have been withdrawn.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring another VA examination for nerve conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his bilateral pes planus, right leg length discrepancy, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right knee scars, or limitation of extension and flexion of the left knee.

The appeals for various conditions, including foot issues, heart disease, diabetes, and migraines have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence demonstrating current disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient evidence in the record, including inadequate VA examinations. The appellant is entitled to a new examination to determine if he has any diagnosed disabilities or medically-unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses (MUCMI) that are related to his military service.

The Veteran's left and right foot disabilities are granted as service-connected, with the condition of allergic rhinitis also being granted due to aggravation during service in Southwest Asia.,Service connection is established for bilateral flat feet, which began during active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus, service connection for prostate cancer, and hypertension have been denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral pes planus at a 30 percent evaluation effective August 14, 2023.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's upper and low back disability, left hip disability, right knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral foot disability, and overall body pain are related to his active service. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no one is eligible for substitution.

The Veteran's left knee condition and bilateral plantar fasciitis are related to his active duty service.,His psychiatric disorder is secondary to his now service-connected left knee condition.,His hypertension and sleep apnea are secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including tinnitus from his left knee condition.

The Board has found that there are gaps in the Veteran's service records and VA treatment records, which need to be verified and obtained. The claims for service connection on all issues related to knee disabilities, shoulder disabilities, foot disabilities, eye disability, and high blood pressure are being remanded due to these missing records.

The Veteran's left foot pes planus has been granted a 20 percent evaluation, effective from the date of the March 2021 decision. The rating is based on severe unilateral acquired flatfoot with objective evidence of marked deformity (pronation, abduction, etc.), pain on manipulation and use accentuated, indication of swelling on use, characteristic callosities.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for various conditions has been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a separate rating for any disability associated with his service-connected bilateral pes planus due to an error in not obtaining a VA examination and opinion regarding potential neurological symptoms caused or aggravated by his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, high blood pressure, a headache disorder, and a bilateral foot disorder are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has granted the previously denied claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral pes planus with arthritis and right knee disability, finding new evidence sufficient to readjudicate these claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the denial of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the March 2019 examination provided a more adequate assessment of the Veteran's condition during the initial rating period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment after his last date of employment on March 30, 2018. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from March 31, 2018.