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

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased initial ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis and service connection for various conditions were denied. The Veteran was not granted any new disability evaluations or service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of all remaining issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disorder of the feet, claimed as bilateral pes planus, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional information regarding the Veteran's service-connected right foot plantar fasciitis disability and to determine if he currently has a distinct right ankle disability. The case will be returned for further adjudication.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including clarification of the VA examiner's opinions regarding his service connection claims and a new examination if necessary.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA examination and treatment records, as well as a Statement of the Case for his right ankle disorder claim. The claims will then be readjudicated based on all evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and recent medical records. The Veteran's appeal will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service records and medical evidence related to the appellant's claimed conditions. The claims will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA records and affording the Veteran with a VA examination to determine if his current conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar strain, knee disabilities, and bilateral pes planus were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected right foot plantar fasciitis is rated at 10 percent since the appeal began, effective prior to December 17, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and a back disorder have been reopened. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pes planus was not incurred or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection. The gastrointestinal disorder issue is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's right foot disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and his left foot disability has been granted a 10 percent rating. The Veteran does not have a bilateral knee disability related to service-connected foot disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for the claim of entitlement to service connection for flat feet during his hearing. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to her periods of active duty for training. Service connection was denied for bilateral plantar calluses due to lack of evidence establishing their onset or aggravation during service.

The Board has ordered additional development for the Veteran's claims, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining medical records. The case will be remanded to the RO for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a kidney condition and bilateral foot disability have been denied. The denial is based on the absence of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease, and no current disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and left Achilles tendinitis are due to service, warranting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The Veteran's appeal is currently on hold pending completion of all pending claims and a Travel Board hearing.