Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder with anxiety, and bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's passing during its pendency.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was dismissed due to a prohibited concurrent election under the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Board granted service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, right foot hallux valgus, and left foot hallux valgus. Service connection was also granted for the low back condition and a right shoulder condition. However, the claims for a neck condition and right hip condition were denied.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's left foot disability is related to service or any service-connected condition.

The Board remands the claims for higher ratings and special monthly compensation due to bilateral foot disabilities for further medical evaluation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including plantar fasciitis of both feet, a low back disability, a left ankle disability, meniscus tears in both knees, and hip disabilities, as additional development is necessary to obtain adequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, left shin splints, right shin splints, a right ankle disability, and a right foot disability.

The Board denied service connection for shin splints and remanded the claim for bilateral pes planus due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for plantar fasciitis and remanded the claim for further development regarding obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for onychomycosis and remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and left thigh muscle strain.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and diabetic polyneuropathy of both lower extremities. The claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, allergic rhinitis, and other conditions were either readjudicated or remanded.

The Board denied service connection for lower back, left foot, right foot, right knee, and right hip disabilities as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence or aggravation of the claimed conditions.

The Board granted service connection for right foot residuals of hallux valgus, status post-surgery and a rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder from December 7, 2022. Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and a right ankle disability, to include lateral collateral ligament sprain and tendonitis.

The appeal for service connection for a left foot disability (flatfoot) was withdrawn by the veteran before the Board made a decision.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, as well as persistent depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and alcohol use disorder, due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the claims for an initial increased rating for bilateral foot disabilities, left Achilles tendonitis, and right Achilles tendonitis to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the effects of medications on the severity of these conditions.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a back disability, right and left lower extremity peripheral nerve disabilities, a right foot disability, sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.