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

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and hammertoes, but has remanded it for further development due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to inconsistencies in the VA examinations and the need for clarification of the Veteran's assertions regarding joint pain beginning in service.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for Pes Planus due to unresolved issues. The TDIU claim is also pending and will be addressed further.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome. His bilateral pes planus was granted a 10% rating prior to October 22, 2017 and a 30% rating thereafter. The facial scars are not considered incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for right and left knee conditions, diabetes, bilateral foot condition, nerve problems in the upper and lower extremities are all denied as there is no current disability found.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune was also denied.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims for service connection can be adjudicated. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee arthritis and bilateral plantar fasciitis, both secondary to his service-connected right foot wart disability, require additional development.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right foot disorder (other than right great toe disability) due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the calcaneal spur.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted TDIU effective May 1, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle sprain with longitudinal split tear of the peroneus brevis tendon and plantar fasciitis. The appeals seeking service connection for left knee condition and skin condition have been dismissed.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for right and left foot disabilities is granted. The claims for cervical spine disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for a bilateral foot disability is granted. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examination and SSA records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and tonsil cancer were denied. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis and residuals of a fracture of the left distal tibia and fibula with varus deformity and left ankle fracture with limitation of motion and left knee condition with arthritis, as well as an increase in rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. The appeal seeking SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance was granted.

Service connection for left inguinal hernia repair residuals is granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine disability, right foot disability, and left foot disability.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The bilateral pes planus and right and left foot plantar fasciitis are denied due to lack of aggravation beyond the natural progression.

The Veteran's pes planus was granted a higher rating of 50 percent since January 18, 2021. The remaining issues were remanded for further development.,Service connection was established for stomach disability and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right knee, left knee, rash of the entire body, indigestion, and right shoulder disabilities.,Service connection for bilateral feet fungi is denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence of continued symptoms post-service.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 27, 2010 for the assignment of a 50% disability rating for plantar fasciitis of the bilateral feet.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issues remain unresolved.