Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the service connection claim for a right foot disability before the Board could make a decision.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current left foot disability and denied his claim for direct service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disorder is not related to her military service or service-connected bilateral knee disabilities, and thus denied her claim for service connection. The Board also found no evidence of a current foot disability due to her service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and hammer toe deformity were not aggravated by service, and his onychomycosis is not related to service. Therefore, these claims are denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for cirrhosis, bilateral pes planus, and TDIU have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to failure to notify and schedule VA examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus resulted in pronounced disability from April 11, 2016, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board finds that the evidence supports service connection for lumbar spine DDD and degenerative changes, as well as bilateral hip disability. Further examination is needed to determine if left knee and left foot disabilities are related to service.

The case is being remanded for additional development to ensure that the Veteran's VA examinations comply with the requirements of Correia v. McDonald, and to obtain any outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disorder, including arthritis. The decision is based on the evidence not being in favor of a direct link between the current condition and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, left hip disability, and left foot disability, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board found that the criteria for a TDIU were met.

The Veteran's bilateral flatfoot disability was rated at 10 percent prior to March 3, 2016. The evidence does not show that the disability picture of either foot approximated one of a severe flatfoot.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied by the Board. The disability is currently rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, specifically his bilateral knee conditions. The Board grants special monthly compensation based on this finding.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is being remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for further development of his claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder, diagnosed as plantar fasciitis, is secondary to his service-connected right leg disability and grants this claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions and further development is required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to September 24, 2008 did not meet or approximate the percentage requirements for entitlement to a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a). However, the claim must be remanded so that it can be referred to VA's Director, Compensation Service, for initial consideration on an extra-schedular basis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's left ankle and nerve disabilities have been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent since December 2011, prior to his January 9, 2012 surgery. After this date, he is entitled to a higher disability rating based on loss of use of the left foot.