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

The Veteran's left foot conditions, including calluses and hallux valgus, are not service-connected. The Board finds that the Veteran is entitled to a separate 10 percent rating for right foot hallux valgus for the entire appeal period.

The Board denied a separate compensable evaluation for impairment of sphincter control and an initial compensable rating for bilateral foot disability prior to June 2, 2014.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus is adequately rated under the applicable rating criteria, and an extraschedular evaluation was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding the Veteran's right foot disorders. The examiner was not able to provide an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's right foot conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for degenerative disc and joint disease of the lumbar spine has been withdrawn.,There is no diagnosed bilateral foot disability, and service connection cannot be granted as secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's asthma, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety, and depression), back disability, cervical spine disability, heart disability, bilateral ankle disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral shoulder disability are not service connected. The Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss were found to be aggravated by service.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and paroxysmal positional vertigo (previously diagnosed as cardiogenic syncope) disabilities have been rated based on their service-connected status.,The Veteran is granted higher disability ratings for his bilateral pes planus and paroxysmal positional vertigo (previously diagnosed as cardiogenic syncope) disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental opinion from a VA examiner regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral pes planus. The appeal is also REMANDED to determine whether any left foot condition was caused or aggravated by the service-connected left foot scar.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus granting his claim for TDIU.

The Board has determined that service connection for a right shoulder disability, including arthritis and impingement syndrome, is warranted.,Service connection was also granted for the Veteran's left foot dorsum minor strain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment for the entire period on appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's left foot plantar fibromatosis and tumors of the hands and testicles did not manifest in service and are not related to service or to any service-connected disorder, thus denying his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that his combined disability rating of at least 70 percent with one disability rated at least 40 percent is sufficient to grant TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for flat feet, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), bunions, and sleep apnea. The decision found that new evidence did not support reopening any of these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for flat feet, finding that her preexisting condition did not worsen during active duty.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis with fibromatosis was granted a 50% evaluation prior to April 30, 2015 and from that date. The claim for a compensable evaluation for tinea pedis was denied.

The Board has decided the appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA and Workers' Compensation records and providing a new VA examination to address all foot conditions.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current bilateral hand and foot disabilities to his military service, thus denying service connection for these conditions.