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

The Veteran's right knee disorder is found to be related to his active duty service or a service-connected disability, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Veteran's pes planus has been rated at the highest allowable rating since August 13, 2012.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTC was not caused or aggravated by medication taken for her service-connected psychiatric disorder and is not otherwise related to service or a service-connected disease or injury. The foot disability was also determined to be unrelated to service, and the eye disability was not caused or aggravated by medication taken for service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have any service-connected disabilities, and therefore, her claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea had its onset in service and granted service connection for this condition. The issue of a higher evaluation for bilateral pes planus remains pending.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation for bilateral pes planus was granted, and he is currently assigned a 10 percent disability rating effective June 15, 2004. The Board found that the evidence supported an initial 30 percent evaluation from June 15, 2004 to October 21, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip, knee, ankle, and foot disabilities are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ankle and left foot disabilities due to new evidence, including recent VA treatment records. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on an in-service injury during combat.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right foot disability may be related to his service, and thus remands the case for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical opinions and additional development is required before a final decision can be made on the service connection claim for a left foot disability.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than chronic adjustment disorder. The Board finds no indication in the record that his service connection for residuals of a TBI includes any psychiatric disability.,There is no evidence showing a current diagnosis of right hand burns or their residuals. The Veteran's pre-service injury healed without complications and did not cause any ongoing issues.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral pes planus. His service entry examination noted the presence of bilateral pes planus, but there is no indication in the record that it worsened during his active duty service or caused any residuals.,There is no evidence showing a current diagnosis of left femur fracture or its residuals. The Veteran's pre-service injury was not aggravated by his military service and he does not have ongoing symptoms related to this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral ankle disability is due to aggravation of his preexisting conditions (bilateral flat feet and genu varum) during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of asbestosis or pes planus, and therefore cannot establish service connection for these conditions.

The Board found no credible evidence linking the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea or pes planus to his military service, and thus denied these claims.

The Veteran's right foot disabilities have been service-connected, but the Board finds no current evidence of a separate right ankle disability. The Veteran's right and left foot disabilities are currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation during the period from October 1, 2006 to October 6, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected, and his initial rating for bilateral flat feet was granted at a non-compensable level.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, a bilateral knee disorder (secondary to bilateral pes planus), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression). The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been rated as 30 percent disabling since August 6, 2013. The Board finds that the symptoms warrant a higher rating prior to this date.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, and a bilateral foot disability with heel spurs. The skin disability resulting in sun spots is not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any current or chronic conditions related to the issues on appeal. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against the claims for service connection.