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

The Veteran's claims for initial disability ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a Board videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and sinusitis have been rated, but the appeal for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus remains denied. The initial noncompensable rating for sinusitis has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The conditions claimed, including tinea pedis with folliculitis and bilateral pes planus, were not found to warrant higher initial disability ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral foot disorder is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral bone spurs and a bilateral foot disability. The case has been remanded to obtain an examination to determine the current manifestations of any current bilateral foot disorders, including any bone spurs.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's foot and back conditions. The claims will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus disability is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule the Veteran for a new examination. The claim will be considered in light of any additional evidence received.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for the right ruptured Achilles tendon, status post repair was denied in a January 2010 Board decision.,An effective date of December 1, 2008, is granted for service connection for PTSD.,An effective date of February 10, 2009, is granted for the grant of service connection for bilateral foot plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic respiratory distress is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's disability manifested by chronic respiratory distress is due to disease or injury that was incurred in active service. However, further development is needed for his claims of increased rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a right foot disability, and a left foot disability due to further development.