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

The Veteran's PTSD and right foot plantar fasciitis have been rated, but the Board has determined that neither condition warrants a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the Veteran's increased rating claim for bilateral pes planus and his TDIU request, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating or unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected bilateral foot disability. The TDIU issue cannot be adjudicated until the increased rating for the foot disability is addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records, complete the record regarding his left foot disability and TDIU claim, and provide updated examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral flatfeet with recalcitrant plantar fasciitis are rated at the maximum level under Diagnostic Code 5276, and he is granted a disability rating of 50 percent. The effective date remains unchanged as it was not specified in this decision.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request from the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and development to determine the severity of his service-connected cervical spine spondylosis, lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, bilateral shoulder disorder (claimed as Degenerative Joint Disease), bilateral knee disorder (claimed as Degenerative Joint Disease), bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran also needs a new examination to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature, onset, and etiology of any diagnosed conditions. The appellant's service connection claims will be readjudicated after the additional development is completed.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis with bilateral hallux valgus have been rated as 30 percent disabling since January 14, 2014. The Board denied a higher rating for the period prior to that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is not related to his service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot disability and left upper extremity radiculopathy, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions were aggravated in service. The right wrist disability claim is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was rated at 30 percent effective July 21, 2016. Prior to that date, he received a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is not service connected, and his right lower extremity radiculopathy is currently rated at 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy is etiologically linked to his service-connected low back disability, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, claimed as torn ligaments and plantar fasciitis, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his service personnel records and medical opinions regarding the cause of his condition.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus does not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and industrial background.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a new VA medical opinion regarding his bilateral foot disability, including pes planus. The case will be returned to the Board after the additional development is completed.

The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis effective September 17, 2004. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since August 2003.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of a private opinion regarding the Veteran's foot disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral foot disability or bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and thus service connection cannot be granted.