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

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar calcaneal spurs is rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of this decision.

The Board found that the appellant's current bilateral foot disability, including arthritis and pes planus, was not caused by or due to his military service.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluations for pes planus, GERD, and hypertension are denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,For PTSD prior to July 19, 2010, the Veteran is currently assigned a 50 percent rating which meets the criteria under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for patellofemoral syndrome of the knees. The case is remanded to obtain a new examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and initial rating determinations were denied. The Board found that the current evaluations adequately reflected the severity of his service-connected foot disabilities.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and left foot hallux valgus with plantar fasciitis and first metatarsophalangeal joint degenerative changes are currently rated at the lowest possible compensable levels.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral flat foot is being remanded due to the failure of the Veteran to report for scheduled VA examinations in 2012. The case will be readjudicated after a new examination is conducted.

The Veteran's bilateral foot callouses and right foot plantar wart are likely related to his military service, leading to the grant of service connection. The issue of an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed condition of flat feet (pes planus) or bilateral ankle disability, and therefore service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and pes planus do not warrant a higher initial rating during the appeals period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and provide further examination. The appeal is also related to an undiagnosed illness, but no specific exposure basis has been provided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional records, including from SSA.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis (heel spur syndrome) prior to August 18, 2010 did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded to allow for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of the impact of his nonservice-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have service-connected disabilities, and therefore cannot establish service connection for residuals of bilateral frozen feet, bilateral ankle arthritis, or a left foot disability.

The Veteran's deviated septum is granted service connection as it is likely related to his in-service injury. His right foot disability claim is denied due to lack of diagnosed condition. The rating for his right knee disability remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a supplemental opinion regarding his pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including gastrointestinal and lower leg disorders, were granted with an initial noncompensable rating. The Veteran's headaches claim resulted in a higher initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected left foot plantar fasciitis was rated at 30 percent prior to September 21, 2010. Since then, the evidence does not support a rating greater than 10 percent.