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

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for DJD of the right and left knees, as well as bilateral pes planus, were denied. The VA examinations did not find any moderate or severe symptoms that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and securing SSA disability benefits records. The appellant's pes planus must be evaluated to determine if it is a congenital defect or disease, and whether service connection should be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot disability is not related to service or her service-connected residuals of a left little toe injury, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to address the Veteran's claims.

The July 10, 1979 rating decision denying service connection for bilateral pes planus is found to be clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's right foot disability was granted service connection. The claims for increased rating of PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, stomach and esophageal ulcers, and left ear hearing loss were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a video-conference hearing with a different Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral ankle disorder is currently rated at 20 percent, which approximates marked limitation of motion. Service connection for pes planus has been granted on a secondary basis due to the service-connected left knee disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was previously denied and not reopened. His bilateral foot disorder is not considered to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disorder. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of her bilateral hallux valgus and the etiology of any other bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting new VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and increased ratings for his left shoulder, low back, and left knee disabilities are before the Board.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing disability other than hearing loss and bilateral pes planus were denied. The claim for service connection for psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to an address issue, and he will be given the opportunity for a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, reflecting moderate disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left foot and ankle conditions are less likely than not caused by her in-service left ankle sprain, but may be related to aggravation of a pre-existing pes planus condition.