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

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral pes planus is granted as the evidence shows that he had this condition during his active duty and continues to have it.

The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's disability rating from 20 percent to 10 percent for bilateral pes planus was not proper and granted a 30 percent disability rating in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection for various foot, ankle, knee, hip, and low back disabilities. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address these issues.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected right ankle disability and is not otherwise related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot, left foot, right knee, and left knee disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus and a higher initial rating for chloracne of the face. The claim for service connection for dizziness is pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus did not increase in severity during service and denied his claim for service connection. The chronic upper respiratory disorder was also denied as it is not related to active military service.

The Veteran's claims for lumbar strain, bilateral foot condition, and bilateral knee condition are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or connection to service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spurs prior to May 5, 2006 was denied. For the period beginning May 5, 2006, her claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the same condition was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus, calcaneal spurs of the left and right ankles are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional private treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of her claim. The temporary total disability rating for convalescence following September 20, 2004, VA orthopedic treatment for bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence and information received.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with right heel spur was rated at 30 percent from June 5, 2006 through November 14, 2006. The condition responded favorably to treatment including orthopedic shoes and appliances.

The Veteran's appeal of the claims for cardiovascular disorder, including coronary artery disease and status post coronary bypass graft, and a disability claimed as allergic reaction to penicillin have been dismissed. The claim of service connection for a bilateral foot disability has been reopened due to new and material evidence, but the Board finds that service connection is not warranted based on the available evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis was granted, with a current effective date of July 26, 2004. The Veteran is currently rated at 10 percent for this condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including those related to a right knee disability, are denied as the evidence does not support that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted effective from September 22, 2005. The decision also reopened his previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected plantar fasciitis of both feet is currently rated at 10 percent each, with no higher rating due to the lack of additional limitation or impairment.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, dermographism claimed as psoriasis, and a low back disorder due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial. The Veteran's disability manifested by psoriasis is found to be related to his active service.