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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral pes planus. The TDIU claim will also be considered.

The Board has determined that asthma and bilateral pes planus were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Veteran's claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current ankle or foot disabilities for which service connection can be granted. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss are remanded to obtain relevant treatment records and schedule an audiologist examination.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (T/R) from January 2004 to March 2005 and from December 2005 to September 2006, finding that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the minimum percentage requirements for a T/R.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus and right great toe tendonitis were not found to warrant ratings in excess of the currently assigned 10 percent or 30 percent evaluations for any time period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no current disability related to cervical dysplasia, osteopenia was first diagnosed in service, hypertension has not met the criteria for a higher evaluation, and there is no evidence of a compensable disability for tension headaches or dry eye syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for an adequate VA examination and a determination of whether his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for lumbar strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus of the left foot, and GERD were granted with a 20 percent rating effective from January 16, 2009.

The Board has denied service connection for a broken tooth due to lack of evidence of dental trauma during active duty. The remaining issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and determined that it was aggravated by his military service. The Veteran also has established service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to incomplete development and examination.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a sleep disorder, increased ratings for osteoarthritis of the left knee and plantar fasciitis of the left foot with degenerative changes. The case has been remanded to obtain VA treatment records, provide new examinations, and determine the current severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, prostate disorder/frequent urination, skin disorder (vitiligo), sleep apnea, and digestive disorder were also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain clarification of her periods of active duty, inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA), and active duty. She seeks service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical spine disorder, intervertebral disc degeneration of the lumbar spine, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and hysterectomy.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and Charcot foot disability are currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations. The peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is currently rated at 40 percent, while the right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is also rated at 40 percent.

The Veteran's pes planus and heart disorder were denied service connection as the evidence did not show they were aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

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

The Board has remanded the case for further development and clarification of representation, as well as for compliance with VCAA requirements. The appellant's claim will be re-adjudicated after these steps.