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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability, including plantar fasciitis and pes planus, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and an updated VA examination of the feet.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional service treatment records and for a VA examination. The issues of entitlement to service connection for left ankle/foot, low back, and bilateral hip disabilities are pending.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including hallux valgus and pes planus, is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active duty or due to a disease or injury incurred in service.,The Veteran's residuals of head trauma are not service-connected as her current condition does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus resulted in chronic pain on manipulation and use of the feet, warranting a 10% disability rating prior to December 14, 2013. From that date onwards, his condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is REMANDED to obtain outstanding VA and private treatment records, clarify whether there are any updated records from the Penn Sleep Center, and schedule the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis has not been shown to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's left ankle and right foot disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by service, while his left foot disability (including plantar fasciitis) was related to a verified period of active duty training. The Veteran's current diagnoses are unrelated to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diverticulosis and plantar fascial and heel pain as there is no evidence of a current disability, in-service incurrence or aggravation, or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and considering whether special monthly compensation or extraschedular ratings are warranted.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus and service connection for DJD of the knees was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to October 21, 2014 or in excess of 30 percent therefrom.

The Veteran's appeal is granted, and she is awarded a disability rating of 10 percent for her bilateral plantar heel calluses.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for additional examinations and evaluations of his claimed hemorrhoids and bilateral foot disabilities. The case will be returned to the Board for further action.

The Veteran's application for TDIU prior to September 14, 2001 was denied. The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of whether a TDIU on an extraschedular basis is warranted.

The Board has reopened the previously denied service connection claim for bilateral tarsal tunnel syndrome and is now considering its merits. The Veteran's representative provided medical literature suggesting a relationship between his pes planus and tarsal tunnel syndrome, which the VA examiner will address in the upcoming examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of her bilateral pes planus, gastrointestinal disability, hearing loss, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues on appeal include service connection claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's current upper, middle and lower back disabilities are found to be related to injuries sustained during service.

The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis and heel spur have been rated at 10 percent since August 28, 2006. A temporary total evaluation was granted from September 13, 2013 to October 20, 2013 due to post-surgical convalescence. The Veteran's disability has not met the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his bilateral pes planus, bunions, plantar fasciitis/heel spur syndrome and contracted digit was denied. The Board found that the current rating of 30 percent is appropriate given the severity of his symptoms.