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

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorders are found to be related to his military service, and he is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's pes planus and bunionectomy residuals are rated as 10 percent each, with a separate 10 percent rating for degenerative joint disease in the left great toe. The Veteran is granted these ratings.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The RO granted service connection and initial noncompensable ratings for right knee chondromalacia, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and lumbar degenerative joint disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's pes planus was aggravated by service. The Veteran is also referred for a supplemental VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate medical examinations in prior decisions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, rheumatoid arthritis, back problems, and knee problems have been denied as there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected bilateral pes planus. The AOJ should also consider whether an extra-schedular rating or staged ratings are appropriate.

The Veteran's initial rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation was denied as he does not meet the criteria for need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to inconsistencies in the evidence. The appellant's claim will be reconsidered based on new information.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability.

The Veteran's PTSD results in total occupational and social impairment since January 14, 2008. Prior to that date, the disability resulted in deficiencies in most areas. The Veteran is currently assigned a 30 percent disability rating for her service-connected total hysterectomy with removal of the right ovary. She is also assigned a 50 percent disability rating for her bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and bunionectomy.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not related to his active duty service. The Board finds that the Veteran's back and bilateral knee conditions are secondary to his service-connected left foot plantar keratosis.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and related foot disorders, as well as right and left knee disorders. The Veteran's claims were not reopened.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a neurological disability of the right hand, and for higher ratings for bilateral pes planus, major depression, right and left knee disabilities, and right and left ankle disabilities were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of a current neurological disability of the right hand, and that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating or increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral pes planus, major depression, right and left knee disabilities, and right and left ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the minimum percentage requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The Director of Compensation and Pension Service determined that the Veteran is employable in a sedentary capacity.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral flat feet and reopened the previously denied claim for malaria. The Veteran's assertions were considered credible, but his conditions were not shown to be incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and right fifth finger disability, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service.