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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot disability is service-connected as a result of an in-service injury, and thus grants the claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded to the RO due to his request for a Board video conference hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and a nervous condition have been denied as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral pes planus, finding that the disability picture is adequately described by the existing schedular criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a foot disability due to his service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a current hearing loss disability under the VA criteria for service connection, and denied all three issues related to service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability was aggravated during service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a right foot disability is being remanded due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability determination records. A VA examination will also be conducted to determine if the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of service connection for any of the conditions listed, including PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and schedule a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right foot disability that is related to his military service or any other condition, and therefore denied the claim of service connection for a right foot disability.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, and plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left ear hearing loss, bilateral arch and foot disability, or bilateral wrist disabilities. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's current foot disabilities are related to service or secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded to obtain updated VA and private treatment records, as well as additional examinations. The case will be reviewed after these actions.

The Veteran's migraines have been rated at 50 percent, and his bilateral mid-sole and calcaneal plantar fasciitis with spurs has been rated at 10 percent during the initial rating period.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus did not meet the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent, and there was no evidence supporting a separate rating for right foot metatarsalgia. The temporary total ratings were also denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's flat feet did not manifest during service or until many years thereafter and is not related to service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current diagnosis related to swelling or edema of her feet and ankles, and there is no evidence showing chronic foot or ankle disabilities during service. The Board finds that her current bilateral ankle and foot DJD are less likely than not incurred in or caused by her injuries during ACDUTRA.