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

The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbar spine arthritis and right foot plantar fasciitis have been granted. The initial compensable disability rating of 10 percent has also been granted for the left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and evidence. The claims will be reconsidered after all necessary actions have been taken.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and bilateral pes planus were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the disabilities and his active duty service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the increased ratings of painful scars and hallux valgus, status post right medial bunionectomy. The TDIU claim is remanded due to its inextricability with the bilateral pes planus rating issue.

The Veteran's right foot condition is found to be aggravated by his service-connected right ankle disability. Service connection for atherosclerotic heart disease and stomach disorder are granted due to exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran was not granted any new or higher ratings.,The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent for gastritis with duodenitis, 30 percent for sarcoidosis, or any other conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination of his bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been granted. The remaining issues are being remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorders, including splayfoot (wide foot), bunions, hallux valgus, and plantar fasciitis, are not related to her military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a left foot disability and granted it, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted. The VA examiner concluded that the current left foot disability is related to the in-service injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for his left and right foot disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for an examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability should be remanded due to inadequate examination and treatment records. The Veteran will need to provide additional evidence or undergo further examinations.

The Veteran's recurrent left foot plantar keratosis was initially manifested during active service and has been treated since then. The Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance is being remanded due to the need to adjudicate another matter on appeal, specifically his left foot disability under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted. The initial evaluations for bilateral plantar fasciitis and residuals of left shoulder dislocation are denied.

The Veteran's current bilateral foot, left wrist, and left hand disabilities are not service-connected.,His low back and cervical spine conditions also do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left foot and ankle disabilities have been reopened. The claim for back disability is pending, with the decision on whether it meets the criteria for 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 benefits being mixed.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claims of entitlement to compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an additional left ankle/left foot disability, as well as his service connection claims for kidney disorder and diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The denial was based on a lack of evidence showing carelessness or negligence by VA in the treatment provided.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated during his period of active service. The claim will be further developed and reconsidered.