Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2007

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent disability rating for pes planus with hallux valgus. The veteran's dermatophytosis was rated at the maximum allowable under the old criteria, which is 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for TMJ, but denied service connection for a bilateral foot disorder.

The Board denied service connection for right foot disability, disability of the right lower extremity (claimed as right knee disability and right leg disability), tendonitis of the right hip, and allergic rhinitis. The veteran's pre-existing conditions did not worsen during military service.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of bilateral pes planus, and the medical evidence does not support a finding of a nexus between any current low back disability or cervical spine disability/compression fracture and service. Therefore, the claims for service connection for these conditions have been denied.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence, including obtaining recent medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's left foot disability is manifested by gait disturbance, decreased range of motion in the ankle, pain on palpation, decreased muscle power, and subjective complaints of pain. The Board finds that the schedular criteria for an evaluation of 20 percent for a left foot disability have been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for clarification on whether the veteran's pes planus is congenital or acquired.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss and vertigo are not related to his military service, as there was no evidence of a hearing or balance disorder during service. The low back disability is also not linked to service, while the bilateral foot disability remains unresolved due to lack of medical records.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an examination and opinion regarding whether the veteran's current right knee disorder and left foot plantar fasciitis are related to or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claims of service connection for alcohol dependence and bilateral foot disability have been reopened.,The veteran's claim for an increased rating for low back disability is REMANDED to the RO.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a chronic bilateral knee disorder or bilateral pes planus during service, and the veteran's current conditions are not related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence in the record. The veteran will be provided a supplemental statement of the case if service connection remains denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral flat feet with hallux valgus were incurred in active service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's foot disabilities have been manifested by subjective complaints of swelling and pain on manipulation and use, with objective evidence of tenderness and characteristic callosities. There is no evidence of marked inward displacement or severe spasm of the Achilles tendon, marked varus deformity, or dropped forefoot. The Board finds that the veteran is not entitled to a higher rating since July 1, 2001.

The veteran's claim for service connection for flat feet was reopened, but the issue remains in appellate status due to a mixed disposition.,PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent and the case is still pending an increased rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral leg disability and to reopen his claim for service connection for pes planus. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to active service, and concluded that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the pes planus claim.

The Board found that the veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus did not permanently worsen during his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a foot disability or shin splints, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.