Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2014

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for pes planus and bilateral knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether his pre-existing condition was aggravated by service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder secondary to bilateral pes planus is being remanded as well, with the same reasoning as above.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression) remains pending. The need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of his major depressive disorder and schizoaffective disorder has been identified.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records from 1977, as well as a search for clinical records from Camp Casey, Korea.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal and pes planus disabilities, including consideration of Gulf War illness.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his inability to attend the scheduled Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's bilateral service-connected foot disabilities are permanent and total, resulting in the loss of use of both lower extremities to the extent that locomotion is precluded without the aid of a cane or wheelchair. The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of the evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA genitourinary examination to assess kidney disease, and scheduling a VA foot examination to evaluate right foot disability. The Veteran's claims of service connection will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's bunion of the right great toe had its onset during service and is therefore granted service connection. The remaining issues on appeal are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's bilateral knee and foot disabilities are found to be related to service, with the Board granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected bilateral pes planus with DJD of right great toe (also claimed as chronic tibial sesamoiditis) and bilateral hallux valgus.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral foot disability, bruxism, and denied service connection for TMJ. The Veteran is now entitled to compensation for these conditions.

The Veteran's right knee disability has been manifested by symptoms corresponding to a 30 percent evaluation and no higher, prior and subsequent to his total knee replacement surgery.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, right lower extremity compartment syndrome, and left lower extremity compartment syndrome have been granted initial compensable ratings effective March 15, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral flat feet were rated at 10 percent prior to November 16, 2010. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including issuing a Statement of the Case and scheduling a Travel Board hearing to address all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. Multiple claims are on hold and will be addressed at the hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus began in service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disability and a left foot disability manifested by nerve damage are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records from Dr. C.O. and Dr. B.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was granted. He is now rated at 10 percent for his right foot plantar fasciitis, effective June 4, 2008, and he has been awarded a separate evaluation of 10 percent for this condition. Service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied.

The Veteran's appeals for higher disability evaluations have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.