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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus did not have its onset during active service and is not causally related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate VA examinations conducted in prior remands.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis was granted, with a final effective date of August 27, 2013. The current rating is 30 percent.

The Board has ordered a remand due to incomplete development and the need for an examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral foot disability is pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA treatment records related to the Veteran's left foot disability.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board cannot proceed with the merits of this case as he is no longer alive.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently diagnosed bilateral foot disability, including pes planus. The examiner should consider the absence of STRs and lay statements regarding continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not incur pes planus during his first period of service and there is no evidence to support a finding that it was aggravated by active service. As such, the claim for service connection for pes planus (flat feet) is denied.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was found to have a combined range of motion of the cervical spine to 280 degrees, with no muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait. The Veteran's foot condition did not show any abnormalities on imaging studies and had no impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of a diagnosis meeting DSM-IV criteria. The Board found no current diagnosed disability and thus, service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran seeks service connection for low back and bilateral foot disabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, including a retirement physical from his Air National Guard service, and to schedule the Veteran for an orthopedic examination.

The Veteran's current bilateral foot and toe disability, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and neuroma of the left foot, is considered to be related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and need for further examinations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted with an effective date of May 23, 2007. The Board found that the Veteran became unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities as of this date.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar calcaneal spur is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, effective from the date of the decision. The right shoulder surgery prior to March 7, 2012, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has ordered additional remand actions to obtain an opinion from Dr. Goldman regarding the March 2002 procedure performed by Dr. Brustein and its impact on the Veteran's right foot disability.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar warts and calluses warrants a 50 percent rating, the highest available under Diagnostic Code 5276. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected status post right middle finger laceration with residual terminal phalanx paresthesia and pes planus do not warrant higher disability ratings. The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.