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

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

For the period prior to January 23, 2016, the Veteran's left ankle sprain was manifested by moderate limitation of motion. Since January 23, 2016, his left ankle sprain has been characterized by marked limitation of motion.,Since October 14, 2020, the Veteran's left foot disability has been characterized as moderately severe.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum opinion from the VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral pes planus clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service, if so, whether it was aggravated by service or due to natural progression, and if not, whether it is at least as likely as not caused by trauma during in-service training.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder and other diagnosed foot disorders. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his current foot conditions are related to service, including jumping and survival training.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right plantar fasciitis, as well as other disabilities including ankle sprain, lumbar disc disease, knee instability, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy of the lower and upper extremities, and a scar from surgery, have been granted. The ratings assigned are based on the severity of each condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back condition and bilateral foot radiculopathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since June 21, 2018. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that a VA opinion is needed regarding whether it is at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by any service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus did not begin during service and is not related to any in-service injury or disease. The claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a grant of TDIU benefits prior to April 27, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. The Veteran is not entitled to higher disability ratings for cold injury residuals of the right foot, left foot, plantar callus of the feet, or residual scar due to ventral hernia repair. Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been granted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's foot condition did not start during his active duty service and is less likely than not related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for peripheral edema, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral hearing loss disability were denied.,The Board found that the evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to April 26, 2017 due to inextricably intertwined issues with other pending claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his shoulder condition, service connection for bilateral pes planus, and service connection for an eye condition due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and addendum opinion are inadequate for determining whether the Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus was aggravated by active service. The case is therefore being remanded to obtain a new examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current symptomatic pes planus was incurred in service. The claim will be reconsidered with a new examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of right eye surgery and bilateral foot disability, but has remanded her claim for a gynecological disorder.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for her current right eye condition, bilateral foot disabilities, and gynecological disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Veteran's cancer of the pancreas was granted service connection.,The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent and no higher rating is warranted.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for residuals of left foot surgery (left foot disability) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been reopened, and the Board has ordered remand to obtain additional VA examinations. The claims for increased evaluations of lichen nitidus and residuals of a fracture of the right medial arch are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for an addendum medical opinion.