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

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for flat feet, a skin condition to include as due to exposure to herbicides, and a psychiatric condition including PTSD. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and denied all claims for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus, low back and bilateral hip disorders, and headaches. The claims were not reopened as new and material evidence was not received.

The veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile and adaptive equipment, as his disabilities have not resulted in loss of use of one or both feet.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the etiology of the veteran's pes planus and whether it was aggravated by service. The case will be returned for this purpose.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a currently diagnosed prostate disability, bilateral shoulder disability, left Achilles tendon disability, or right plantaris muscle disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus, effective from the date of claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral bunions, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to her service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus and bilateral foot disability were not incurred or aggravated during active service, nor are they related to any in-service event. The appeal is denied.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the service-connected right foot disability, which is more severe than the current 10 percent rating. The left foot disability remains at 10 percent as there are no findings that warrant an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's bilateral foot disability, including a lack of clinical records and VA medical records. The veteran is requested to provide any missing information or documentation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have hearing loss or left foot disability for purposes of service connection. The issues regarding right foot disability and stomach disability (GERD) were also denied.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus, right greater than left, does not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The evidence does not establish a current disability in all of the conditions claimed, and there is no direct service connection established.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, bilateral foot disability, and bilateral ankle disability. The claim for initial compensable evaluations for hypertension and osteoarthritis of the left knee is pending.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, footdrop, and a bilateral foot disorder as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claim for increased rating of diabetes mellitus remains pending.

The Board has granted increased disability ratings of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected right foot and left foot plantar warts, effective from March 15, 2005. The earlier effective dates for these ratings are denied.

The Board has determined that the current evaluation for the veteran's bilateral pes planus is inadequate and requires further examination to determine the correct disability rating. The veteran will be scheduled for a podiatry examination, which should include detailed descriptions of his foot conditions and their impact on his daily life.

The Board granted increased ratings for chondromalacia patellae of both knees and plantar fasciitis and pes planus of both feet, but denied compensable ratings for right and left shin splints.

The Board found no current left foot disability and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.