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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for plantar fasciitis of the feet as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The claim for DJD of the feet was not supported by evidence and is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and an inadequate etiological opinion. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be reconsidered after these issues are addressed.

The Veteran's hypertension, bilateral pes planus, scar above the right eyebrow, and allergic rhinitis were not found to warrant higher ratings. The Veteran's patellofemoral pain syndrome with synovitis was also denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hip disorder and left great toe disorder are not service-connected.,Service connection for the Veteran's bilateral hip disorder is denied as it is less likely than not related to his military service or service-connected right and left knee disorders. The Veteran's current hip condition is more likely due to age-related degenerative changes.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection and special monthly compensation based upon the need for aid and attendance. The Veteran will be provided with a supplemental statement of the case after any necessary examinations are completed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen her claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus and a left knee disability. She is also granted service connection for bilateral pes planus on an aggravation basis and for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand disability, bilateral foot disabilities, and acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence.,Service connection was not granted for bilateral knee arthritis as the condition did not manifest within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals, including those for increased ratings and service connection claims.

The Board has reopened the claims for lumbar spine and right foot disabilities, which are now on the merits. The Veteran's service connection claims have been granted.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and postoperative bunionectomy residuals have been rated based on their current manifestations. The claim for increased rating is granted, with a temporary increase to 50% effective June 3, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development due to inadequate opinion from the June 2014 VA examiner. The case will be reviewed and readjudicated based on all evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is granted. The claims for service connection for a right foot disability and neck disability are denied, as well as the initial rating claims for low back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left foot plantar fasciitis, and TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted a disability rating of 30 percent effective August 25, 2015.,A higher disability rating is not warranted for the period prior to August 25, 2015.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis with bone spurs.

The Veteran's left foot pes planus is currently rated as noncompensable, with symptoms described as intermittent pain and cramping. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects her disability.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was found to be asymptomatic after December 31, 2005. The Board granted a disability rating of 10 percent from July 24, 2003 (the date his claim was received) to December 31, 2005.,The Veteran's hepatitis C is not entitled to a compensable rating since December 31, 2005.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional information and medical examinations regarding his claims of service connection for various disabilities, including left foot disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left jaw disability, and hypertension.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, which pre-existed entry into active duty, was not aggravated beyond the natural progression by active duty. Therefore, service connection for aggravation of pes planus is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's foot and knee disabilities, as well as his lumbar spine disability, are not currently addressed in this decision.