Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is currently rated at 30 percent, which meets the criteria for a higher rating. The evidence shows marked deformity and accentuated pain on use.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral flat feet and left shoulder disability are service-connected. The decision also grants the reopening of the claim for bilateral flat feet.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as there is no evidence that it was incurred during or within one year following his military service. The Board found the VA examiner's opinion to be highly probative and against the Veteran's claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection and increased ratings on a substitution basis, finding that she did not qualify as a child or have expenses related to her mother's last sickness and burial.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a compensable rating for lichen simplex chronicus, left foot.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and right foot disability. The case will be remanded to obtain additional medical records, conduct VA examinations, and readjudicate the issues.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board denied both his request for a higher rating and his TDIU claim.

The Board has found the unfavorable VA medical opinions to be the most probative evidence of record, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, knee disability, low back disability, and lower leg disability due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, left hip, and left foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence demonstrating a present disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims, including an increased rating claim for his left knee disability and issues related to bilateral pes planus, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical spine disability, and lumbar strain. The case will be remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right foot disability and therefore, service connection cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left and right foot disabilities were incurred during his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus with left foot arthritis is at least as likely as not aggravated by service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including VA examinations and re-adjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot disability, diagnosed as traumatic arthritis of the tarsometatarsal and navicular-cuneiform joints, is etiologically related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been rated appropriately, and no new or material evidence has been presented to reopen his claims. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for bilateral pes planus.