Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2012

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Board has dismissed the issues of whether new and material evidence had been presented to reopen claims for residuals of a bunionectomy and hallux valgus, as these were previously adjudicated. The issue of whether new and material evidence had been presented to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability is pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for new VA examinations and additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disorder, including symptoms related to his diabetes mellitus, is rated at the highest available rating of 50 percent due to its severe functional impairment and interference with employment.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and a skin disorder of the groin, legs, and feet. The flat feet issue remains pending as it was remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim for TMJ dysfunction is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a change in the hearing officer, and he wishes to have another videoconference hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA medical records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any lumbar spine, left leg, bilateral knee and/or bilateral foot disabilities, sinus disability, and bilateral hearing loss disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability, cervical spine disability, and residuals of cold weather injury to hands and feet. However, these claims are being REMANDED as additional development is needed to obtain relevant medical records and conduct VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right foot disability and a back disability, finding that there was no evidence of chronic conditions during or within one year after service. The current disabilities were not shown to be related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss with a noncompensable rating, effective July 14, 2008. The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding hypertension and anxiety disorder prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and increased the Veteran's disability rating to 70 percent effective March 23, 2009. The claim for higher ratings on other issues remains pending.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn them.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the appellant's National Guard service and obtain his medical records. The issues of entitlement to service connection for various disabilities remain pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's right great toe disability did not approximate severe hallux valgus or moderate foot injury prior to June 28, 2007. From June 28, 2007, forward, the right great toe disability does not approximate moderately severe foot injury and the right heel disability does not result in moderate impairment.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total disability rating due to right foot surgery is being remanded as the Board needs further clarification on whether the January 2002 surgery was related to his service-connected tibial stress reaction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip, low back, and bilateral foot disabilities as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board found that the grant of service connection for pes planus in June 2002 was not CUE and thus denied the severance of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral leg and foot disabilities are not service-connected, as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left foot disability is not related to her service and is unrelated to her service-connected left little toe disability. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding in favor of service connection.