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

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and a medical opinion regarding his employment capacity due to service-connected foot disability. The TDIU claim remains in dispute.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot and ankle disabilities. This includes obtaining a complete copy of his service treatment records, scheduling VA examinations, and determining if any new evidence should be considered.

The Veteran's appeal was denied on all issues, with the exception of her initial disability rating for left knee tibial plateau fracture and DJD. The other claims were not addressed due to lack of substantive appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis has been rated as a noncompensable disability, but the appeal is granted and he is now assigned a compensable rating of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a low back disability, right knee disability, right wrist disability, right foot disability, right hip disability, toenail fungus, or varicose veins that are related to his military service.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an examination to determine the nature and etiology of her right knee disability, as well as evaluating her left knee chondromalacia patella, flat feet, and right ankle instability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of service connection for shoulder disabilities, wrist disability, thumb disability, and foot disabilities are also being addressed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire spine, and thus, a rating in excess of 40 percent is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of service connection for pes planus and plantar fasciitis, including verification of periods of active duty service and consideration of aggravation during such service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus. The issues of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability, rating higher than 50 percent for depressive disorder not otherwise specified, and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis has been rated at 30 percent since May 12, 2012. The condition is currently manifested by moderate to severe symptoms that affect the Veteran's ability to bear weight on his right foot.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of the rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis, service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, a low back condition, residuals of frostbite/chemical burn, and right foot/ankle condition.

The Board has granted a grant of service connection for a right ankle disability on a secondary basis, increased the Veteran's migraine rating to 50 percent from April 20, 2009, and awarded TDIU based on his combined disability ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD due to alleged military sexual trauma, and a bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examination and development due to the need for a TDIU determination based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and pes planus were all granted. The diagnoses are considered to be directly related to his service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral pes planus and lumbar spine disability was granted, with the effective date set at August 9, 2008. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lumbar spine disability prior to July 23, 2009 was also granted, but not for the period after that date. Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and a TDIU were also granted effective August 9, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine if her current left foot condition, including bone spurs and residuals of a left navicular avulsion fracture in 1997, are related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.