Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2015

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of his right foot and thus, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to evaluate the severity of his service-connected bilateral pes planus. The TDIU claim will also be referred to VA's Director of Compensation Service for consideration under certain circumstances.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left and right plantar fasciitis, as well as sinusitis. The claim for sickle cell trait was granted based on new evidence not being material.

The Veteran's service-connected eczema dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent, effective November 26, 2012. The appeal for a higher initial evaluation remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions was denied. The Board found that hyperlipidemia, a laboratory test result, is not a disability under VA law and therefore cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right plantar fasciitis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are related to service. The right knee disability is not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination. The TDIU claim will be deferred until the pes planus issue has been addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for a VA examination. The claims for increased ratings for plantar fasciitis of the right foot and left foot with onychocryptosis of the left great toe will be adjudicated after all actions are completed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis did not manifest during service and is not otherwise related to service or a service-connected disability. As such, the claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with disfigured toenails has been manifested by mild symptoms relieved by built-up shoe or arch support. The applicable schedular criteria are adequate to rate this disability under consideration at all points pertinent to the appeal.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed left leg and foot disabilities, as previous examinations were insufficient for rating purposes. The Veteran is requested to confirm whether he wishes to withdraw his appeal or report for an examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and onset of the Veteran's claimed flat foot disability. The claim is also being remanded to obtain any outstanding documents from boot camp and A-school showing that he had a no marching chit and a no prolonged standing chit during service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional service treatment records and for further examination regarding his cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, and foot disabilities. The issues of entitlement to service connection are pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete medical opinions and additional evidence being added to the record.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including pes planus and associated conditions like hallux valgus and heel spurs, was granted a higher initial rating of 30 percent effective April 30, 2015. The claims for service connection for ankle, knee, and leg disorders were denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of his right knee disability and flat feet.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and degenerative changes.