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

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for various foot and elbow conditions have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 10 percent for her right elbow fracture, cervical degenerative disc disease, or plantar fasciitis with heel spurs.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed disabilities did not manifest during service and are not related to active service. Therefore, service connection for a bilateral foot disability, left elbow disability, and right ankle disability is denied.

The Veteran's request for a temporary total disability rating due to surgical treatment requiring convalescence has been granted. The criteria were met from November 14, 2008 to March 1, 2009, and from April 16, 2009 to October 16, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The issues of entitlement to service connection for left knee arthritis and bilateral pes planus have not been decided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to report for scheduled examinations and because he reported difficulties securing steady housing, including temporary homelessness. The case will be readjudicated after the Veteran undergoes a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tension headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), have been denied due to a lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis was rated at 20 percent effective October 1, 2011. The initial noncompensable rating for the period through September 11, 2011, remains in effect.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, left leg nerve entrapment, and left foot plantar fasciitis. The preponderance of evidence showed that these conditions were not related to his military service or caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the disability did not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent prior to March 28, 2011 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral foot and knee conditions are not related to his service or service-connected low back disability. The VA examiners' opinions were considered highly probative in this case.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen and establish service connection for asthma, PTSD, irritable bowel syndrome, right hand disability, left shoulder disability, and right foot disability. The remaining issues are pending further review.

The Veteran's service connection claims for type II diabetes mellitus, back disability, right leg disability, bilateral foot disability, and bilateral hand disability are all granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various foot, ankle, leg, and vision disabilities. The evidence does not establish a current disability in any of these conditions that is related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and an increased evaluation for her bladder condition. The Veteran is also not entitled to a compensable evaluation for her fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his claims for bilateral hearing loss and nervous disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left foot plantar fasciitis, along with bilateral hallux valgus and calcaneal spurs, do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as his combined rating is at least 60% disabling.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing proper notice on secondary service connection.

The Veteran's pes planus was found to be aggravated during service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Veteran's neuropsychological symptoms are not considered related to his military service or undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's pes planus with calluses did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and no extraschedular rating was granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral plantar warts are all found to be related to his military service.