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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the following actions: obtaining VA treatment records from January 2010 to present, and readjudicating her claim for a higher rating for plantar psoriasis and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and SSA disability determination records. The Veteran will also be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current bilateral foot disorders are not related to his military service and therefore denies his claim for service connection.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a TDIU, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for a right foot disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the unavailability of VA medical records from November 1991 to June 1999, and for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disability is not service connected as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service, and the current condition is not related to active duty service.,Further examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's gout and any diagnosed foot conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including low back, neck, right shoulder, and right foot disabilities, were not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied, but his pes planus disability has been granted with a non-compensable (zero percent) initial disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected left foot hallux valgus and pes planus are currently rated at the highest possible rating under the applicable diagnostic codes, so a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma and palmar plantar psoriasis, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right ankle disorder is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident of service and is not caused or aggravated by the service-connected right foot disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and need for additional medical records review.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and spastic dysphonia were not incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's initial claim for migraine headaches was denied, and a rating of 10 percent was granted effective November 25, 2010. The appeal is denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis has been rated at 10 percent since February 17, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial disability rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with scoliosis is dismissed as she withdrew her appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision. The case is remanded for further development regarding service connection for bilateral pes planus and an increased disability rating for right hip bursitis with degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis and right great toe hallux valgus with degenerative changes were found to meet the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating, but no higher. The Veteran is not entitled to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent.