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

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating for peripheral vascular disease, bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, diabetes mellitus, and total disability due to individual unemployability are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his military service records.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for right foot pes planus and hallux valgus were denied. The Board found that the earliest effective date possible was January 29, 2015 for pes planus and October 24, 2017 for hallux valgus.,The Veteran's claims to reopen service connection for these conditions were filed after a final denial in August 2013. The Board determined that the earliest effective dates based on the date of receipt of the claim to reopen.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus (flatfoot) and diabetes mellitus, type II are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The Board will seek to obtain all relevant medical records, including those from Womack Army Medical Center, and request an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's flatfoot disability.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for right and left ankle/foot disabilities, as well as left and right knee disabilities, all secondary to a service-connected back disability. The VA needs to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the claim for TDIU due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The case is being remanded for a new medical opinion regarding the rating of plantar fasciitis and pes planus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot disability, right foot disability, and rash on the back and shoulders due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and further medical opinions are needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis and CTS of both upper extremities due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently diagnosed but not definitively linked to her military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ankle disability, bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis, and migraines is remanded due to new evidence submitted. The TDIU issue is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claims.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the assignment of a 50 percent disability rating for service-connected bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis with left ganglion cyst, and bilateral bunions prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's migraine headache disability is granted a 30 percent rating from March 24, 2021. The bilateral plantar fasciitis remains at a 10 percent rating. The left hip disability is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of plantar fasciitis (claimed as left foot pain) due to a withdrawal request from the appellant. The appeals for higher ratings for left lower extremity radiculopathy and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis are remanded.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's right ankle disability and a maximum schedular evaluation of 50 percent for his bilateral pes cavus with plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, metatarsalgia, and neuroma.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed right foot disability made at any time during the period on appeal. The Veteran's claim for service connection is now pending again.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been assigned a 10 percent evaluation throughout the appeal period, which is the maximum rating authorized for tinnitus under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6260.,The Veteran seeks service connection for bilateral hearing loss and contends that his current hearing loss was caused by in-service exposure to excessive noise. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of the current hearing loss disability is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, neck disability, and back disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of these disabilities is inadequate, and a new medical opinion should be obtained on remand.

The Board denied service connection for a brain injury, finding that the Veteran's claim is not supported by evidence of in-service injury or aggravation. The appeal was also denied for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to multiple disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot and hip disabilities due to incomplete VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various foot conditions, including pes planus, arthritis, bone spurs, metatarsalgia, hammertoes, and a bilateral hip disability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus. The right and left knee conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion.