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

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates were denied as the evidence did not show an increase in disability prior to July 2, 1980, and the date entitlement arose was May 17, 1979.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a compensation and pension examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including a VA examination to reassess the severity of his bilateral pes planus with arthritic changes and a medical nexus opinion concerning the etiology of his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus and right ankle disability has been withdrawn. The Board found that the Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating for his right ankle disability as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a follow-up opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right knee scar, right knee postoperative residuals, and bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is found to be causally related to his service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disability and bilateral plantar keratomas, but finds that additional development is needed before considering these issues on their merits. The claim for service connection for a low back disability also requires further development.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disability rating is 100%, but he does not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his inability to walk without assistance.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral pes planus was not aggravated by his military service and therefore could not be presumed due to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA audiological examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus and pes planus were incurred in service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his service-connected right and left knee retropatellar pain syndrome, as well as bilateral plantar fasciitis, were denied. The evidence did not support the assignment of a rating greater than 10 percent for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's right foot disability is being considered for service connection, with the possibility that it may be secondary to his already service-connected low back condition. The Board has requested a new VA examination to determine if there is any relationship between the two conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions that his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple conditions, with the exception of a claim to reopen due to new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic bilateral lower extremity stress fractures, right shoulder disability, flat feet, pulmonary disability, right wrist tendonitis, and bilateral hearing loss disability have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to the in-service complaints.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to evaluate the current severity of his bilateral pes planus and an opinion on whether he can obtain or retain gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities. The claims for peripheral neuropathy, left hip and back disabilities are also inextricably intertwined with TDIU.