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

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and remanded the issues of left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral feet degenerative arthritis, and right foot calcaneal spurring.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his bilateral foot disability, to include plantar fasciitis, pes cavus, calcaneal spurs, and metatarsalgia with right metatarsophalangeal degenerative foot arthritis, from October 30, 2023, is denied. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's service-connected back disability and his ability to work.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current pes planus preexisted his service and was aggravated by his active-duty service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his bilateral foot disabilities, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his period of active service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral feet disabilities are secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, bilateral plantar fasciitis, chronic pharyngitis, and thrombophlebitis have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen any of these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral feet and shoulder disabilities, finding that additional development is necessary to address the nature and etiology of these conditions, including whether they are related to service or secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claims for service connection of left ankle disorder, right ankle disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, bilateral pes planus, and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus as there was no evidence showing that the preexisting condition worsened during the appellant's period of active duty training.

The Board has remanded the claims of bilateral pes planus and right foot bone spur due to their inextricability with the Veteran's service-connected right knee strain. The VA is required to obtain medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are aggravated by his service-connected right knee strain.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral foot condition with plantar fasciitis and degenerative arthritis, finding that it is related to her in-service injury during basic training.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted a 30 percent rating prior to June 16, 2023. The Veteran's left and right knee conditions are remanded for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis/fallen arches and a sleep disability, finding no evidence of such conditions during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for psoriasis and a right foot disability due to further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a supplemental opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding medical records and further examination.

The Veteran's character of discharge for the period from June 12, 2004, to October 2, 2007, constitutes a bar to VA benefits.,Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depression and PTSD) is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed left shoulder, right hip, and left foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis with first metatarsophalangeal joint degenerative arthritis was rated at 30 percent from November 8, 2015, and the Board found that this rating is appropriate based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for right foot disability and left foot disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU prior to July 21, 2022 due to insufficient evidence in some cases. The issues of service connection are being addressed, with a focus on whether the disabilities are related to service or service-connected conditions.