Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2010

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected bilateral pes planus and a higher evaluation for his service-connected left knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for either condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have bilateral pes planus during service and there is no competent medical evidence linking it to service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for patellofemoral syndrome of the right and left knees, as well as a 10 percent rating for pes planus. These ratings are effective from the date of the decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial ratings higher than 30 percent for bilateral hallux valgus prior to September 23, 2002. The decision found that all of his foot-related symptoms are part and parcel of his service-connected bilateral hallux valgus.

The Board found no evidence of a pre-existing foot disability and denied the claim for service connection as there is no direct or secondary link between any current bilateral foot condition and active duty or National Guard service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee and left foot disabilities were not incurred or aggravated during service, and have denied both claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection have been denied. The initial evaluations for the claimed conditions are not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, spinal arthritis, bilateral leg arthritis, pes planus, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, flat feet, a bilateral knee disorder, a female internal organ disorder, and incontinence prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been denied as his conditions do not warrant a higher rating based on the current evidence of record.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic bilateral pes planus (flat feet). The Veteran served in combat and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Chronic bilateral pes planus was diagnosed during and following active service, warranting service connection.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeal regarding his right leg disorder due to his withdrawal. The claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied as there is no evidence linking it to military service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated as noncompensably disabling.,The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is manifested by mild to moderate pain, without swelling or callosities.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been rated as 10 percent disabling since July 1, 2009. The Board found that the disability is no more than moderate in degree and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been rated as zero percent disabling prior to April 28, 2010 and a 10 percent rating is granted effective that date. The appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes planus is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his claims.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for pes planus. Service connection is also granted for pes planus. The Veteran's back disability is secondary to his pes planus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the bilateral hands, a bilateral foot disability, prostate cancer secondary to herbicide exposure, and erectile dysfunction secondary to a service-connected disability were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or active duty.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a right foot condition, including calcaneal spurs, plantar fasciitis, and Morton's neuroma or other right foot neuropathic disorder. The Board has ordered additional development due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination.