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

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a low back disability, increased evaluations for right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and an increased evaluation for bilateral pes planus were denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support granting these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence was against a finding that any claimed conditions had their onset in or were related to service.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed back, neck, bilateral foot, skin, BPH, and hypertension disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing their onset or etiology in service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have any current disabilities of the right thigh, knee, foot, or leg length. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis was granted a rating of 30 percent effective November 9, 2011. The earlier issues were denied.

The Board has found that the element of service incurrence for back and bilateral foot injuries has been met, thus granting the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it meets the DSM-IV criteria and was caused by his active military service.,Bilateral pes planus existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, which he claims was incurred during basic training. The Board finds that additional development is needed to obtain relevant medical records and determine the nature of any current foot disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the provision of VA examinations and the addition of up-to-date VA treatment records.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic right foot disability did not have its onset during active service or for many years thereafter and it is not causally related to active service or the service-connected right knee, right tibia, and right fibula disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for heart disease, bronchitis, and sinusitis. The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for left ankle degenerative joint disease was denied. Service connection for hiatal hernia was also granted but with a noncompensable evaluation.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset during service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The right foot and left foot disabilities are remanded for additional examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and development of his claims, including hepatitis C and bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's flat feet were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, claimed as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability, was denied. The Board found that there is no competent and credible evidence showing the presence of bilateral pes planus or any link between it and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not presented to reopen the nerve damage claim, and denied all other claims.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at 20 percent, the maximum under Diagnostic Code 5284 for moderately severe foot injuries.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate examinations and other procedural issues.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right knee, left ankle, left knee, and left foot disabilities did not have onset in service or within one year of discharge. The claims were denied as there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.