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

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee strain and instability, as well as bilateral pes planus, were denied. The temporary total rating due to convalescence following the right knee surgery was also denied. However, service connection for right knee instability from June 21, 2012 onwards was granted with a 10 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, SSA records, and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner. The Veteran's claims of service connection for depression, bilateral pes planus, and bronchial asthma will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's plantar fasciitis has been rated at 10 percent for each foot prior to July 9, 2014, and increased to 50 percent thereafter.

Service connection is granted for asthma, and the Veteran's current respiratory condition is related to service.,Service connection is denied for pulmonary embolism. The Board finds that there is no evidence of a relationship between the post-service diagnosis and service.,Service connection is denied for blurred vision. The Board finds that there is no evidence of a relationship between the post-service symptoms and service.,Service connection is granted for bilateral pes planus, as it was not aggravated by service beyond its natural progression.,Service connection is granted for nighttime incontinence, which is proximately due to or a result of the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and VA/VA private treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus and osteoarthritis of the left knee was granted, with a 10 percent rating assigned for bilateral pes planus effective May 12, 2004. The 30 percent rating for left knee disability was also granted effective July 1, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to address the current severity of his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed hypermobility syndrome, right hip disability, bilateral second toe disability, bilateral elbow disability, bilateral leg length discrepancy, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was evaluated as noncompensably disabling prior to July 13, 2012. Effective from July 13, 2012, separate 10 percent evaluations were granted for each foot. The Veteran also received a temporary total rating following surgery in June 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if his current foot and ankle disabilities are secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected right foot disability and heart condition, and readjudicating his increased rating claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, and bilateral pes planus; and a rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected right ankle osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected plantar fasciitis of the right foot was denied. The effective date for TDIU due to service-connected disability prior to June 25, 2013 remains unchanged.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for a VA examination and further evidentiary review. The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot disabilities are currently under consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records and confirmation of his current address.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, right ankle sprain with Achilles tendonitis, and left ankle sprain with Achilles tendonitis have been granted initial compensable ratings of 10 percent each.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, as there is no competent medical evidence linking his claimed disabilities to service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a videoconference hearing. The claims related to cervical spine, flat feet, bilateral knee disorder, stomach pain, right leg length discrepancy, bowel disorder, and Eustachian tube dysfunction are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing at his local RO.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions, including his lumbar and cervical spine conditions, knee disorders, foot disorder, migraines, PTSD, psychiatric disorders, shoulder disorders, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, chest tightness, and chronic fatigue. The appeals were not granted as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable rating schedules.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and for a VA examination. The claims will be reevaluated based on the new information.