Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected low back disability and bilateral pes planus do not warrant an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent. The appeal is denied.

The veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted as of May 18, 2004. The right ankle condition and fibromyalgia claims are not addressed due to lack of service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of any foot disabilities and whether they are related to service or pre-existing conditions.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating and service connection for pes planus and calcaneal spur of the right foot is being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The veteran's initial compensable rating for plantar psoriasis remains at zero percent, as her condition does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the revised skin disability rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left foot disabilities due to inadequate compliance with a previous remand.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis warrants a 30 percent evaluation since August 15, 2003. The condition is characterized as severe with pronation and slight misalignment of the Achilles tendon.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected left foot pes planus post-operative condition is currently rated at the maximum scheduled rate for unilateral flatfoot and does not meet criteria for an increased evaluation.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent for the veteran's bilateral plantar calluses, effective February 25, 2003.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral foot disorder, including pes planus, was not incurred or aggravated by active service. The veteran's shin splints were also not related to a disease or injury in service.

The Board found that the veteran's flat feet were not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim. The Board also found that hypertension and congestive heart failure were not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's knee disability and pes planus were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during service or within one year after separation. The veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for all four issues on appeal, finding that the veteran's current knee and foot disorders are not related to his military service.

The veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The October 2001 rating decision is final. New and material evidence has not been received following this decision, and the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability is not reopened.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The other issues regarding migraine headaches, pes planus, and a back condition are also addressed.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and skin rash. The veteran's bilateral pes planus was found to be congenital in nature and not aggravated during service, while there is no current evidence of a skin disability.