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

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including the potential for a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot pes planus existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating available under DC 5276. The disability is characterized by intermittent mild pain and no other significant functional impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been reopened, but the issue of service connection for low back disorder remains denied.,Service connection was granted for PTSD. The issues of service connection for bilateral toe disorders, sleep apnea, right thigh disorder, and erectile dysfunction remain unresolved.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations and consideration of his claims based on the evidence.

The Board has vacated the previous decision and remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left foot disorders are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of chronic conditions during or immediately following service. The VA examiner found that any current foot problems were more likely due to obesity and aging.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not service-connected and denied his claims.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including left plantar fibromatosis and bilateral bunion deformities on the right foot, is found to be due to military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for DDD of the cervical spine for the period on appeal up to December 19, 2010. The Veteran's right jaw disorder and Eustachian tube dysfunction are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus and traumatic arthritis of the talonavicular joints of the ankles have been granted a maximum schedular rating, with no further increase in disability ratings.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total disability rating based on convalescence following his August 22, 2014 surgery was granted. The rating is effective from August 22, 2014 to November 30, 2014.

The Board finds that the service-connected residuals of plantar wart removal of the left foot do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's schedular evaluation criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, meibomian gland dysfunction, and right foot pes planus. Further development is needed to address the remaining issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed left ankle or left foot disability, and any such disabilities are not related to his service-connected right knee bursitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim that VA's recoupment of special separation benefits was improper and continued a 10 percent evaluation for right foot hallux valgus with pes planus prior to November 1, 2014.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus, hyperpituitarism, hypertension, and lumbosacral strain have been denied. The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to May 15, 2013 has also been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were granted. He is now rated at 30 percent for his left big toe disability, with additional ratings for his right foot condition, low back disability, and right hip disability due to residuals of the hairline fracture.,New evidence submitted since the June 2002 rating decision has reopened his claims for service connection for knee disabilities. He is now rated at 30 percent for each knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and restless leg syndrome have been denied as the evidence does not support a compensable rating or any increase in disability.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus has been manifested by pronounced symptoms and she is in receipt of the maximum schedular rating for this disability. The Veteran is also in need of regular aid and attendance of another person due to her service-connected bilateral pes planus.