Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2005

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a chronic disability resulting from inservice dysentery, dengue fever, or injuries to his right great toe, ankles, knees, or pes planus. The service medical records do not show any such conditions.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of plantar fibroma removal, right foot and left foot are characterized by moderate impairment. The RO has assigned a 10 percent rating for these conditions since October 1, 2001.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus with Morton's neuroma was denied as the evidence did not support an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for her plantar wart, first metatarsal head area. The evidence did not support a finding that her condition warranted a higher rating.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for right pes planus and bilateral pes planus have been denied. The highest schedular rating available for these conditions has already been assigned.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected pes planus does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's right foot disability was not incurred or aggravated by active duty and denied her claim for service connection.

The veteran has withdrawn their appeal, and the case is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including pseudofolliculitis barbae, defective vision, sleep apnea, pes planus, high pulse rate, asthma with bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, myofascial pain syndrome of the right shoulder, myofascial pain syndrome of the left shoulder, right knee disability, and left knee disability. The Board found that new evidence was needed to support these claims.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis and a right shoulder disability, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the veteran's previously denied claim seeking service connection for pes planus with talar beaking.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected bilateral pes planus, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional VA treatment records and to arrange for a VA examination if necessary, in order to determine whether the veteran's current left ankle and bilateral foot disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including temporomandibular joint disease with mouth sores and ulcers, gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), chronic rib pain, chronic upper extremities pain, and a bilateral foot disability. The evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for fibromyalgia or vision impairment, and there was no evidence of an increase in severity during service.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims to reopen for right shoulder disorder and bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus, callosities and degenerative arthrosis. The veteran is also service-connected for hearing loss in the left ear, degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, degenerative joint disease of the right ankle, a bilateral knee disorder, and depression.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hip and knee disabilities, along with his dementia, contributed to his death by causing significant impairment in his ability to care for himself.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes planus, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete responses from the VA examiner regarding the etiology of the veteran's pes planus, bilateral knee and back disorders.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral pes planus but denied it as there is no evidence that the veteran's pre-existing condition worsened during service.