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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was aggravated by his active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right foot pes planus with sesamoiditis was denied. The issue of entitlement to a temporary total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability is also pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination in connection with his claims of service connection for plantar fasciitis and increased evaluation for left Achilles tendonitis.

The Board is remanding the case to clarify the Veteran's service dates and nature of her reserve service, as this information may affect the determination on whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a service connection claim for a bilateral foot disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spurs with degenerative joint disease of the first MTP joints warrant an initial 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's pre-existing right and left foot pes planus were not aggravated during service, and there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,There is no competent medical evidence linking the Veteran's tinnitus to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities do not warrant a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes, and thus denied his claims for increased evaluations.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of a right foot disability due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The claim for hypercholesterolemia is denied as it does not constitute a compensable disability. Service connection for left leg edema is remanded. For the lumbar spine disability, the Veteran's condition warrants no more than a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The issues include left knee disability, right foot disability, and OSA secondary to PTSD.

Your stomach disorder, including duodenal ulcer with esophagitis and reflux, has been reopened. However, your claim for pes planus remains denied as no new and material evidence was received.,You are seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which may be related to your fear of hostile military activity or the service-connected tension headaches disability.

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

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral vascular disease as secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease and hypertension as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot disorder, including claimed as secondary to service-connected disease or injury (claimed as left foot plantar fasciitis), is attributable to service and grants service connection.

The Veteran's right and left hip disorders, bilateral pes planus, right shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder are all found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease, right and left knee degenerative joint disease, and bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus are all rated as of April 15, 2010. Effective June 23, 2007, the Veteran is entitled to separate 10 percent ratings for his knees. Prior to that date, he was granted a 10 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for initial compensable evaluation for pes planus with a left heel spur and service connection for residuals of a right elbow injury prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fascitis, low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and bilateral shin splints were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board is remanding the claim for a bilateral foot disorder due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for GERD, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and degenerative joint disease of the thumbs were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under applicable diagnostic codes.