Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis has been rated as a moderate disability, resulting in an initial noncompensable rating. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total disability rating (TTR) for fused left ankle with traumatic spur and osteoarthritis and plantar fasciitis, based on treatment necessitating convalescence, was denied as there is no indication of additional surgery or severe postoperative residuals during the period in question.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected foot disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to address the etiology of his left hip disorder and secondary service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to need aid and attendance. The Veteran will be provided a VA examination to determine this.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities combine to be 40 percent disabling, but do not meet the percentage rating standards for TDIU. The Board finds that the Veteran is not unemployable solely due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for additional medical examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability and migraine headaches will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's asthma and pes planus were not incurred or aggravated by service. The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence of preexistence of both conditions prior to service.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus, right ankle disability, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's current symptoms of flat feet were not shown to be related to his active duty service, while the right ankle disability was resolved without residual issues. Service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for plantar fasciitis of the left and right heels were denied as his disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has received notification from the Appellant that he wishes to withdraw his claims for service connection for ankylosing spondylitis of the thoracolumbar and cervical spine, lateral epicondylitis of the right elbow, a right forearm injury, and degenerative arthritis of the right knee. As such, these claims are dismissed.

The Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to the Veteran's claimed conditions and denied her claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to provide a VA examination and determine if his service-connected disabilities alone render him unemployable.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for right foot, left foot, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to a lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board has determined that a 50 percent rating is warranted from September 2009 due to pronounced symptoms including marked pronation and inward displacement of the tendo Achilles.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied service connection for tinnitus and a bilateral foot condition. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to service exposure, but his tinnitus and foot conditions are not.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right foot disability, including calluses and bunion deformity, is not related to her in-service avulsion fracture.,The Veteran's right knee disability was not present during service or within one year of service, and it is not etiologically related to service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus should not be rated higher than 10 percent, effective April 1, 2007. The right knee bursitis is also not entitled to a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining National Guard records and VA treatment records.