Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied, while his claim for an increased rating for pes planus with a grant of extraschedular consideration remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development, including scheduling a new VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, bilateral foot disorder (status post removal of ganglion cysts), right knee disorder, left knee disorder, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal of the right wrist disability claim has been withdrawn. The left foot disability issue is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and a cervical spine disability, finding that his pre-existing conditions did not increase in severity during service.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis with calcaneal bone spur was rated as 30 percent from March 22, 2006 to October 1, 2015.,Since October 2, 2015, the Veteran is entitled to a rating of 50 percent for her right foot plantar fasciitis with calcaneal bone spur.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, hemorrhoids, and tinea pedis. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obesity is not a disability for which service connection may be granted. The issues of service connection for bilateral foot disability and GERD are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran withdrew all issues on appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 20 percent, and his left foot disability is also rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's right shoulder scar is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. His left ankle scars are not compensable.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion from the examiner who provided a February 2016 opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral pes planus is a congenital defect or disease, and if it represents superimposed injury during service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical records and authorization forms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to October 20, 2004, March 21, 2005, and June 26, 2008 for service connection of his low back disorder, right knee disorder, and bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for his bilateral foot skin disability (palmoplantar pustulosis and tinea pedis) has been granted, with an effective date of the day following receipt of the claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of her claimed conditions and whether they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a medical examination to determine if any current disabilities are related to service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's chronic left foot disability had its onset in service and is therefore granted service connection for a left foot disability.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted a rating of 10% before May 13, 2016 and denied for higher ratings after that date. Service connection was established for his right knee disability as secondary to left knee chondromalacia. The low back condition is also service-connected as secondary to the left knee disability.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar warts prior to April 19, 2006 were not productive of loss of use of either foot.,From April 19, 2006 to December 15, 2015, the evidence more closely approximated moderate severity for left foot plantar warts. After this date, there is no evidence showing severe disability.,The Veteran's right foot amputation was not due to his plantar warts.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the RO has granted a compensable rating for headaches associated with cervical strain and service connection for plantar fasciitis of the left foot.