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

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is rated as zero percent disabling, and service connection for PTSD has been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inconsistencies in the decision and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's left foot disability is currently rated at 10 percent disabling. The Board has granted a separate 10 percent rating for the scar on his second toe, which was found to be painful and tender upon examination.

The Veteran does not have a bilateral foot disability that is related to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with great toe bunions has not manifested pronounced symptomatology, and the current 30 percent rating is appropriate.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for bilateral hearing loss were denied, while his claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was not adjudicated. The Veteran is currently rated at zero percent for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with bunions is currently evaluated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating based on the current evidence.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining his service personnel records and any missing service treatment records. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to assess the nature and etiology of his claimed tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral foot disability, and low back disability.

The Board finds that the Veteran has service connection for hypothyroidism, plantar fasciitis of the left foot, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The Veteran's nephrolithiasis is not considered to be related to his military service. Service connection for headaches was also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and verification of dates of active duty training.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability as secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability due to lack of medical nexus evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate response from the VA examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the loss of use of both feet, entitling him to special monthly compensation at the maximum rate.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of any claimed conditions and there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to her military service. As such, she was denied service connection for all issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to her request for a Travel Board hearing. Her claims regarding right knee strain, plantar fasciitis, major depressive disorder, and lumbosacral strain are still pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to pending issues regarding earlier effective dates for service connection and increased initial ratings. The case will be returned to the Board after these issues are addressed.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for residuals of a spontaneous right pneumothorax with asthma was denied.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral pes planus and little toe disability were granted. Service connection for bronchitis was denied.

The Veteran's right foot disability, including Achilles tendonitis, arch and midfoot muscular strain with synovitis, and forefoot synovitis, is currently rated at 20 percent before May 6, 2009, and at 30 percent from that date. The right ankle disability, including synovitis and ligament laxity, meets the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as he did not have any diagnosed conditions related to his active or reserve service.