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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting pes planus did not increase in severity during service and is unrelated to his military service. Therefore, service connection for pes planus is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disability has been reopened. The effective date for the award of service connection for left foot pes planus is denied as there was no formal or informal claim submitted within one year of the implicit denial in June 2003.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities, including pes planus, hallux valgus, and stress fractures, is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and clarify the etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's testimony regarding his in-service hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his shoulder injuries, is sufficient to establish service connection. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and pes planus are granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right foot disability is not attributable to disease or injury sustained during his period of service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right foot disability, including a plantar wart and hallux valgus, is related to service. The condition was diagnosed during service and has persisted since then.

The Veteran's right ankle and foot disability was ultimately assigned a temporary total evaluation of 100 percent from January 5, 2010, through March 31, 2010, and an evaluation of 10 percent for the period of April 1, 2010, to November 29, 2010. The temporary total evaluation was extended to 100 percent since November 30, 2010, through December 31, 2010, and an evaluation of 20 percent since January 1, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and hyperlipidemia, was dismissed. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for a low back disability, allergic rhinitis, and left shoulder impingement syndrome with osteoarthritis. The remaining issues are either not addressed or remain pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right foot disorder and right shoulder arthritis, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for pes planus. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the likely nature and etiology of his currently-diagnosed bilateral pes planus.

The Board has granted service connection for TMJ, bilateral foot disorder (plantar fasciitis and pes cavus), and bilateral eye disability. The Veteran's skin condition is not related to her in-service conditions or service. Service connection was denied for sleep apnea, carpal tunnel syndrome, and a skin disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, including back disability, hypertension, bilateral foot disability, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, and memory loss. The Board has ordered the VA to obtain all relevant medical records and re-adjudicate the claims.

The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated by service, and the Board finds that he is entitled to service connection for this condition. The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the other issues.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is granted, and he is service-connected for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, including verification of his service dates and opinions regarding the onset and etiology of his bilateral foot disability and low back disability.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with left foot heel spur resulted in flatfeet with a moderate degree of valgus, fore and midfoot malalignment bilaterally. Since May 22, 2015, the disability has more nearly approximated pronounced bilateral pes planus with swelling on use, characteristic callouses, extreme tenderness of the plantar surfaces, pain on manipulation of the feet and pain on use of the feet.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder, including pes planovalgus and plantar fasciitis with arthritis, is found to be related to service. The Veteran's sinusitis claim has been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted service connection and rated at 10 percent prior to August 15, 2013. From that date, the rating was increased to 30 percent.