Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2001

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the service-connected bilateral pes planus, resolving in favor of the veteran.

The veteran's right foot disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and he is seeking a higher rating. The RO has ordered the veteran to undergo further examination and review of his medical records.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities include bilateral pes planus, residuals of frostbite of the right and left feet, and a low back disorder. The RO granted increased ratings for these conditions and also granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran does not have current disabilities of the left foot, right knee, or left knee that are attributable to disease or injury incurred in service. The Board finds no evidence supporting these claims.

The RO has granted increased disability ratings for bilateral pes planus and right heel spur from 0 to 10 percent effective February 19, 1998.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for her bilateral plantar fasciitis with tibial tendonitis was denied by the RO, as the examiner opined that all of the problems experienced were due to preexisting flat feet.

The veteran's bilateral pes planus with multiple plantar tylomas and forefoot varus deformity is characterized by pain, swelling, calluses, and a forefoot varus deformity that requires monthly to bimonthly treatment. The RO granted service connection for this condition and assigned a 30 percent rating effective from March 14, 1996.

The Board found that the veteran does not have current pes planus, left knee disorder, or right shoulder disorder linked to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new regulations and the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's plantar callus of the left foot.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and readjudication, including consideration of specific provisions related to vocational rehabilitation training.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, as well as other issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected bilateral pes planus and right and left knee disabilities, finding that the highest schedular evaluation available (50%) had been assigned.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to February 22, 1996.

The Board finds that the veteran's low back disability, which resulted from a VA procedure in July 1987, caused additional disabilities of his right leg, foot, and left upper leg. The decision grants compensation for these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to changes in the law brought about by the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000, requiring additional development and consideration.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current left ankle/foot disability, including pes planus, is related to his service and granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a bilateral eye disability due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for age-related macular degeneration. A 10 percent evaluation is assigned for bilateral plantar callosities with history of plantar warts from January 1, 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for bilateral pes planus, knee disorder, hip disorder, and back disorder. The evidence did not support a higher rating for the veteran's bilateral pes planus.