Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2013

The Board found that the Veteran's right foot disability was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or fault. The preponderance of evidence supports this finding.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if he was entitled to a TDIU prior to August 24, 2006 based on his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employability.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus did not worsen during his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is granted. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been rated at 10 percent since April 17, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus, bilateral hammertoe deformity with bunions and blisters, hypertension, and circulatory problems of the bilateral lower extremities. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to a TDIU, initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right and left knee bursitis, initial compensable rating prior to January 8, 2010, and in excess of 10 percent from January 8, 2010, for bilateral pes planus, and entitlement to a compensable initial rating for anemia. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded both issues due to a potential service connection issue for plantar fasciitis, which is not currently service-connected. The Veteran's representative argues that the condition may be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed chronic sinusitis and plantar warts, necessitating further examination.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for all issues, including service connection and increased rating claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's increased rating claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis with synovitis and keratotic lesions, finding that his disability picture is uniform throughout the appellate period.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current left hip disability, and therefore service connection for a left hip disability cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the provision of private treatment records. The issues include service connection for bilateral foot and ankle disabilities, as well as an earlier effective date for a hearing loss rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for a left foot disability, and service connection for a right hand disability. The claim for service connection for Meniere's syndrome was also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, trench foot condition, and bilateral foot disability as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability, finding that his current hallux valgus and plantar wart conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a right flatfoot disability.

The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral foot disability, which includes pes cavus, plantar fasciitis, and bilateral calcaneal spurs. The case has been remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claim for a TDIU due to additional development being required, including obtaining further medical opinions and considering the Veteran's education, work experience, and training.

The Veteran's current bilateral pes cavus, equinus, and plantar fasciitis are likely the result of disease or injury incurred during active military service.