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

The VA denied service connection for a bilateral leg and/or foot disability, finding no current evidence of such disabilities or any link to military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The RO granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, pes planus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, prostate disorder, and asthma, but denied service connection for colorectal cancer and nasal fracture residuals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected umbilical hernia warrants a noncompensable evaluation since May 29, 2002. The claims for residuals of a back injury and bilateral pes planus have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a right foot injury and left foot disability as secondary to a right foot disability, finding that the veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral foot disabilities, finding that the combined rating did not meet the schedular criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of her service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left fifth metatarsal, including a heel spur and plantar fasciitis, was denied. The RO assigned a 10 percent evaluation for this condition. The claims to reopen previously denied bilateral flat feet, bilateral hallux limitus, right foot disability (claimed as secondary to service-connected left foot disability), and sinus disorder were also denied.

The Board has granted an increased initial rating of 30 percent for migraine headaches, effective from the date of the May 2004 rating decision. The other issues remain pending and will be addressed in a separate remand.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen her claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to lack of new and material evidence, and also denied her increased rating claim for bilateral pes planus.

The Board granted service connection for various conditions and assigned a 10 percent rating. The effective date is not specified.

The veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during his period of service and granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus and varicose veins were not incurred or aggravated by military service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing a medical opinion.

The Board found that the veteran's current left foot disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that a compensable rating for the veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and spurs is not warranted at any time during the appeal period.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected bilateral plantar warts is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for gastrointestinal, psychiatric (including PTSD), foot, and mouth disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of bilateral pes planus in service and denied the claim. The issue regarding whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the hammertoes claim is remanded.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for an eye disability, residuals of exposure to toxic chemicals (including Agent Orange/herbicides and mustard gas), unexplained flu symptoms with fever and chest pains, a bilateral knee disability, including as secondary to a right foot disability, and a right foot disability. The reasons include lack of evidence showing current disabilities or causation.

The Board found no current residuals of the head injury and denied service connection for bilateral foot disorders. The veteran's foot conditions are presumed to have developed from his military service.