Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2008

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of her service-connected disabilities, including a spine and feet examination.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for pes planus with tarsal arthritis because the evidence submitted since the last final denial did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee disability and a bilateral foot disability, finding no evidence of current disabilities or in-service incurrence.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The temporary total disability rating claim was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection and assigned initial disability ratings for the veteran's conditions, but did not provide specific details on the effective dates or rating assignments.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot disorders were dismissed as there is no case or controversy over which the Board has jurisdiction.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that additional medical evidence is needed to determine whether the veteran's bilateral pes planus was aggravated by service and whether his hip and back conditions are related to his pes planus or military service. The case is therefore REMANDED for further action.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral anserine bursitis, low back strain, and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or relationship to active service.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development, including scheduling an orthopedic examination and ensuring compliance with notification requirements under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus warrants a 30 percent rating, reflecting severe disability with objective evidence of marked deformity and pain on manipulation and use.

The Board denied the requests to reopen claims for service connection for postoperative residuals, herniated nucleus pulposus, lumbar spine and bilateral pes planus due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining any form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for the veteran's bilateral foot disability or low back disability. The claims are denied.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability in his left ear, and thus denied service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis has been primarily manifested by pain, which causes some limitation of walking and standing. The disability does not meet or approximate criteria for a higher initial evaluation.

The VA denied a higher initial rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bilateral foot disability, including plantar fasciitis and pes planus, was not incurred during active duty service or for many years thereafter. The claim is denied.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's bilateral pes planus, effective from July 2003.