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

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for pes planus, finding that the newly received evidence was not material and did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board denied reopening of the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus due to lack of new and material evidence, despite VA examinations indicating no aggravation during military service.

The Board has determined that a 30 percent evaluation is warranted for the Veteran's service-connected right foot disability, which includes excision os secundium right calcaneus and sesamoid bone from IPJ of the right great toe with post-operative residuals of Tailor's bunion of the right fifth toe.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis/pes planus disability is not manifested by weight-bearing lines over or medial to the great toes, inward bowing of the tendo achillis, but there is pain on use and reduced with orthotics. A 10% initial rating for this condition has been granted.

The Veteran's dermatophytosis of the feet and right hand is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic codes. The plantar warts on his right foot and calluses on his left foot are each rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new examination to evaluate his bilateral pes planus and any related issues, including whether there has been a material change in the disability or if the current rating may be incorrect.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his bilateral pes planus with valgus deformity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of whether there has been any worsening of symptoms since the last examination.

The Board found a nexus between the Veteran's current bilateral foot disabilities and her active duty service, granting her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis has been rated at 30 percent since December 1, 2008. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects his disability.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with bilateral hallux valgus and bilateral degenerative joint disease of the interphalangeal joints disability is currently rated at 30 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral pes planus with hammertoe of the 2nd and 4th toes of each foot was denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining additional service records and mental health treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pes planus is etiologically related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of his TDIU claim in light of the increased rating claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is found to be related to his active service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for traumatic arthritis of the left ankle and determined that new evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's pre-service fracture increased in severity during service, warranting presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the loss, or permanent loss of use, of one or both feet, or in ankylosis of one or both knees, or of the left hip. As such, he is not eligible for a certificate of eligibility for the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment, or adaptive equipment only.

The Board has denied the Veteran's requests to reopen her claims for service connection for left foot retrocalcaneal bursitis and a right foot disability, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral heel spurs, osteopenia, pes planus, and chronic foot pain are not related to his military service.