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

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and stomach condition are not service-connected as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and her military service.,There were no complaints, findings or other references to foot problems during service. The only isolated reference was in May 1973.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development of his medical records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral pes planus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for chronic bronchitis and left ankle disability, but granted service connection for a left foot disability. The Veteran's current diagnoses do not support his claims for chronic bronchitis or left ankle disability.

The Veteran's income exceeds the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), but he claims unreimbursed medical expenses that reduce his income to an allowable rate. The case is REMANDED for clarification of medical expenses and proper accounting of income and expenses.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The decision did not address the issue of service connection, as it was addressed in a separate remand.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, with hallux varus, left foot were granted a disability rating of 30 percent effective September 12, 2008.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, a skin condition, and a toenail condition due to in-service notations and treatment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of current anemia, and the Veteran does not have chronic anemia. For his degenerative disc disease, C5-6, with cervical strain, the VA examiner did not find any limitation in motion or other symptoms that would warrant a higher rating. His right ear hearing loss was also rated as 0 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current right knee disability is as likely as not related to an injury sustained during active service. The claim for bilateral foot disability remains pending and requires additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are severe enough to prevent her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is currently rated at 10 percent and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of hearing on some issues and because one claim is stayed based on new presumptions. The remaining eight claims are pending.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet and calluses of both feet have been granted service connection as their etiology is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension, GERD, and bilateral foot disability are all granted service connection. The GERD is based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a). The Board has ordered remand to obtain clarification of the November 2006 VA examination and to afford the Veteran a VA examination to determine his employability.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus due to the Veteran's withdrawal from appellate status. The issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hallux valgus, originally claimed as bunions, is remanded for further development.

The Board denied all claims for service connection, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not have their onset during or as a result of his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability was denied, and his claim for an increased rating for pes planus with foot strain is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran is not entitled to higher disability ratings or service connection based on the evidence of record.