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

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome and arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, as well as radiculopathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves of the lower extremities. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are currently rated at 90 percent combined.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle, left ankle, right foot, and left foot disabilities as well as an acquired psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) due to a lack of medical nexus opinions linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for arthritis of the left thumb was dismissed as she stated satisfaction with the current rating.,The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings from March 6, 2020, for DDD of the lumbar spine, plantar fasciitis of the bilateral feet, and migraine headaches were also dismissed due to her satisfaction with the current ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis, but remanded the issues of bilateral pes planus and right knee disability due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee disability, left ankle disability, and right foot disability. The Veteran's current diagnoses of degenerative arthritis and patellofemoral syndrome are less likely than not incurred in or caused by complaints of knee pain that occurred during service to include parachute jumps.,There is no evidence of a current left ankle disability, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any current right foot disability was incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of left foot disorder and initial compensable rating for right foot disorder prior to June 20, 2013 were denied. The claim for increased rating for right foot disorder from June 20, 2013 was granted with a 20% rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot disability and headaches due to his failure to attend scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and other foot disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus to service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during the period from November 1, 2005 to May 8, 2016.

The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus and left foot pes planus disabilities are granted with a 10% rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted a TDIU for the period prior to January 4, 2020. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to February 12, 2014 is remanded.

The Veteran's left foot disability is granted as secondary to her service-connected right foot and bilateral knee disabilities. The issues of increased ratings for her bilateral knees are remanded.

The Veteran's chronic kidney disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee arthroplasty. The need for aid and attendance due to multiple service-connected disabilities is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous directives and an inadequate VA opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis.

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

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has dismissed the issues related to right arm tendonitis, left subacromial subdeltoid bursitis, and left shoulder service connection as they were not on appeal. The remaining claims of entitlement to increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and lumbosacral strain are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting further examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including plantar fasciitis, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and that any current condition is not related to military service.

The Veteran's left foot disability is not service-connected due to lack of a current diagnosis.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, affective disorder, and polysubstance dependence, is denied as there is no in-service event or injury related to these conditions.,Obstructive sleep apnea was not service-connected due to lack of a current diagnosis.,Residuals of traumatic brain injury were not service-connected due to lack of an in-service event.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension is dismissed.,Issues regarding initial ratings for plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spur of both feet and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded.