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

The Veteran's vertigo with Meniere's syndrome is granted a 30 percent rating. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, bruxism, TMJ, cornea abrasion, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal obstruction injury, upper back cervical spine condition, left and right upper extremity peripheral nerve conditions, and bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of any bilateral foot disability, including bilateral pes planus and hallux valgus. The Veteran's preexisting conditions are being evaluated for their onset during or relation to service.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. No rating decision was made on any of your claims.

The Veteran's right elbow lateral epicondylitis, chronic rhinitis, right knee strain (limitation of flexion), painful scar from hernia repair, hypertension, lumbar spine disorder, right lower extremity hypoesthesia and paresthesia, left lower extremity hypoesthesia and paresthesia, left knee disorder, and migraine including variants are all granted. The Veteran's service connection for these conditions is established based on direct evidence or presumptive exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for a groin condition. The remaining issues of service connection for left hip contusion, left foot disability, low back injury, and acquired psychiatric disability are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for bilateral pes planus has been dismissed as the appellant requested a withdrawal of the appeal prior to the Board hearing.

The Board has found that there were pre-decisional duty to assist errors in the Meniere's disease and bilateral foot disability claims, and thus these matters are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis at the July 2024 Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral acquired pes cavus and plantar fasciitis, bilateral shin splints, and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete VA examination records and failure to provide adequate examinations.

The Veteran is granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance at the 38 U.S.C. � 1114(n 1/2) rate, but no higher, prior to January 25, 2019 and from March 1, 2019, due to his service-connected depressive disorder alone causing him to be in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his bilateral foot disability and ankle disabilities are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors in obtaining adequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis and denied service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral flat feet/fallen arches, and a respiratory condition (to include shortness of breath). The issue of service connection for sinusitis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus, left foot toes, right foot toes, left knee condition, right knee condition, and back condition due to potential errors in decision-making process.

The Board has remanded several issues for further evaluation, including right ankle traumatic arthritis, left foot fibromatosis, both right and left foot hypertrophic scars, migraine headaches, lumbosacral strain, and chronic cough.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for right and left knee conditions, tinnitus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left and right hip conditions, neck condition, and headaches. The Veteran's service connection claims for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, diabetes type II, and hypertension are dismissed due to untimely filing.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her bilateral foot disabilities was denied, with the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent being assigned. The claim for increased rating of her left ankle achilles tendonitis disability was also denied.,The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for the left ankle achilles tendonitis due to moderate limited motion (less than 15 degrees dorsiflexion or less than 30 degrees plantar flexion). The Veteran's knee disorder secondary to her service-connected foot disabilities was also remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for back pain has been dismissed as the appeal was untimely filed.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, chronic allergic rhinitis, obstructed sleep apnea (OSA), and urticaria are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and migraine headaches, but denied all other claims due to lack of evidence meeting VA standards for a current disability.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, left ankle crepitus, left hand pain, right hand pain, and irritable colon syndrome (IBS).

The Board has granted a 30 percent initial evaluation for service-connected bilateral foot disability, which includes plantar fasciitis and arthritis. The decision is based on the Veteran's severe symptoms such as flare-ups, blisters, spurs, use of assistive devices, pain in various activities, and recommendation of surgery.