Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2009

The Board found that the appellant's pre-existing bilateral pes planus did not worsen during service, and thus could not be considered service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found no current disabilities for the claimed conditions and concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between any of these conditions and active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's pes planus did not worsen during service and was not aggravated by military boots. The tinnitus also did not arise during service or be related to service. Therefore, both conditions were denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of any current foot disability(ies) and a need for further examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral foot disability is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral pes planus with ingrown toenails and bunion deformities is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted a 10% initial evaluation for bilateral pes planus. The right ankle disability remains in denial.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and ankle disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral foot arthritis is less likely than not due to service, and concluded it is more likely than not related to his civilian occupations requiring extended standing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected bilateral flat feet, finding that the disability picture did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to insufficient recent medical evidence and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is capable of performing the physical acts required by sedentary employment.

The Board found that the Veteran's left arm disability existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. The Veteran's left foot disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for a videoconference hearing due to the appellant's request.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including residuals of a cold injury and chronic sinus condition, are not service-connected as they were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete medical opinions and unresolved factual questions.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and chondromalacia of the knees were found to be service-connected, with a current rating of 10% for each knee condition.

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