Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, claimed as flat feet. The case is being returned to the RO for compliance with legal provisions on VA's duty to notify the claimant.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a right leg condition and low back condition were denied. His claim for pes planus was granted, but he is not entitled to compensation as it is determined that the condition existed prior to his military service.

The Board found no current right foot disability and denied service connection for a right foot disability.,The veteran's right knee disability was evaluated as noncompensable due to the presence of arthritis, but without instability or other significant functional limitations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and employment-related records.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left foot disability, finding that there was no medical evidence or opinion linking the disability to his service.

The Board found that the appellant's right foot disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating than the current 10 percent evaluation, as it did not demonstrate symptoms warranting a 'moderately severe' level of disability under Diagnostic Code 5284.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes cavus and service connection for bilateral ankle pain. The claim for service connection was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral foot disability due to new and material evidence submitted since the last denial. The issue is now on its merits.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and plantar fasciitis are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of claimed stressors.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess the severity of her low back disorder and flat feet. The case will be returned to the Board for further review.

The veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted a 30 percent evaluation, effective from the date of the decision. The claim for an increased rating for varicose veins remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for further examination of the veteran's foot disorders. The veteran is seeking compensable ratings for her service-connected bilateral foot disorders.

The veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for plantar warts, finding no evidence of current plantar warts affecting more than 5% of his body or exposed areas.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for her service-connected plantar psoriasis is being remanded due to deficiencies in VCAA notice and the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that a specialized VA examination is needed to assess the veteran's bilateral foot disability, which may be related to service or pre-existing conditions. The veteran will need to provide information about any medical treatment received since discharge from active duty.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims of service connection for back and foot disabilities, as well as his claim to reopen those claims. The issues are now pending before the RO for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and increased the disability evaluation for tinea pedis to 30 percent effective July 25, 1995.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, low back condition, right knee condition, and bilateral hip condition. The decision concluded that there was no evidence to support a finding of aggravation during service or any link between these conditions and service.