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

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis were rated at a noncompensable level from August 1, 1996. The rating was increased to 10 percent effective October 24, 2001, and to 30 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records, provide proper VCAA notice, and schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evaluations and a vocational expert review.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for an adjustment disorder with depression was granted, and he is now entitled to a 10 percent disability rating for major depressive disorder. The effective date of this grant is April 1, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain VA examinations for his claimed cervical spine disorder and plantar fasciitis, as well as additional development of the claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, left elbow tenosynovitis/epicondylitis, muscle pain in the upper back, muscle pain in the neck, and pes planus have all been granted.,Service connection has also been established for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance is denied because his Arizona AFOs are not the rigid type that would cause damage to clothing, and thus do not meet the criteria for a clothing allowance.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for bilateral pes planus effective December 10, 2013. The Veteran's symptoms from this date forward meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The Board found no evidence of limitation of motion or pain to shoulder level, warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral foot disability is related to active service or any incident of service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with major depressive disorder, coronary artery disease, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to perform his activities of daily living without regular assistance from another person. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's varicose veins and left heel new bone growth were not rated higher than the current assigned ratings, while her claims for service connection of right foot disorder, left foot disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hip disability has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of such. The claims for service connection for bilateral knee and foot disabilities, bilateral shoulder disability, and erectile dysfunction are pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA treatment records, verifying dates of active duty, and scheduling a new examination to assess the Veteran's bilateral foot disability and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's right and left foot plantar fasciitis have been rated at the maximum available rating of 10 percent, and no higher. The evidence does not support a finding that her disability warrants an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed foot disabilities, including bilateral hallux valgus, flat feet, and right foot degenerative joint disease (DJD), are not related to service. The evidence does not support a finding of continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various foot, hip, knee, and back disabilities have been granted. The initial disability rating for chronic sinusitis, rhinitis, and fractured nasal septum has also been increased to 30 percent.

The RO granted service connection for familial spastic paraplegia in December 2009 and severed it from the Veteran's record effective January 1, 2012 due to clear and unmistakable error.,The RO denied reopening of claims for PTSD and a right foot disability based on lack of new evidence within one year.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a bilateral foot disability. The appeal is currently in remand status due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an examination.