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

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for metatarsalgia with plantar keratoses and bilateral pes cavus is being remanded to the RO for further consideration, including review of additional evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for flat feet and an increased rating for recurrent urticaria, finding that there was no evidence of in-service aggravation. The veteran's anxiety disorder is found to be secondary to his service-connected urticaria.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a temporary total evaluation based on convalescence required as a result of surgery in May 2004, finding that the surgery was unrelated to her service-connected right foot disability.

The veteran claims service connection for a left leg or foot disability, which he attributes to events during his overseas service in Korea. The case is remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining military records and a VA examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's attempts to reopen his claims for service connection for low back disability and bilateral pes planus due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of a bilateral foot disability has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis was incurred in active service and is granted service connection. The issue of left shoulder bursitis remains pending as it has not been adjudicated by VA.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.

The veteran's bilateral foot disability, including pes planus and hallux valgus, is rated at 50 percent due to pronounced impairment.

The appeal is denied as the RO has determined that service connection for a left shoulder disorder and an increased rating for back disability are not warranted.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her in need of regular aid and attendance, as she was able to perform many self-care functions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his bilateral pes planus, finding that the disability picture more closely approximates the currently assigned 10 percent rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral flat feet and denied reopening of his claim for service connection for laceration of the left heel. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as there was no current disability that met the specified severity requirements. For the laceration claim, the evidence did not show treatment or diagnosis related to the claimed injury during service.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic bronchitis and bilateral pes planus, finding that these conditions are attributable to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to an effective date earlier than May 18, 2004 for TDIU. The RO assigned TDIU on a schedular basis as of May 18, 2004.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for bilateral pes planus, currently rated at 10 percent. The evidence did not show that the veteran's disability warranted a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various foot, ankle, knee, and back disorders. The evidence did not show that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for reopening his service connection claims and granted him some benefits, but did not find new evidence to support reopening of those claims. The veteran's bilateral foot disability, left ankle disability, and congestive heart failure were not found to be related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in evaluation for bilateral pes planus or residuals of fractures to the left foot, nor did it establish service connection for peripheral vascular disease or peripheral neuropathy.