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

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was rated at 10 percent prior to March 4, 2015, and 30 percent thereafter. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings were granted, with the right foot pes planus receiving a 10 percent rating prior to February 10, 2015 and a 20 percent rating thereafter. The lumbar spine disability received a 10 percent rating throughout the appeal period. The right hip disability also received a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge due to relocation issues and the need for proper notification.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral calcaneal spurs, a metatarsal disability (claimed as plantar dorsiflexed metatarsals), and neuromas (claimed as pinched nerves in both feet). The claim for service connection for right foot plantar keratosis was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for palmoplantar keratoderma and left ear hearing loss, including a request to refer his palmoplantar keratoderma claim for extraschedular evaluation. The case is also referred for consideration of whether an extraschedular rating is warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims due to a scheduling conflict, and the Veteran's request for a hearing by videoconference at the RO.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent, and service connection for bilateral hip arthritis and pes planus has been granted based on their association with his service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IHD, plantar warts, lumbar and cervical spine DJD, hip and shoulder DJD, preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has ordered additional development of the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee and foot disabilities due to missing VA examination reports and treatment records. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain updated private treatment records related to her feet and knees, as well as any relevant VA treatment records.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder and foot disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service. The left and right shoulder disabilities are presumed to have been caused by a pre-existing condition, while the bilateral foot disability is considered to be unrelated to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pes planus and sinus and tension headaches were not incurred or aggravated during her periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient VA examination opinions and incomplete medical records. The case will be returned to the RO or AMC for further adjudication.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including peripheral neuropathy and onychomycosis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations to address his claims.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and a compensable evaluation were dismissed as the claims have been withdrawn by the Veteran and his representative.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus did not increase in severity during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back disability and related radiculopathy, as well as service connection for a left foot disability. The TDIU claim is still pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her amputated left leg and bilateral foot disability, result in a need for the aid and attendance of another person. She is also entitled to specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant due to her severe lower extremity disabilities.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for left foot plantar fasciitis was granted, with an effective date of November 20, 2008. The current effective date is May 11, 2015.,Since the May 11, 2015 effective date, the Veteran's disability has been rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's complaints of pain, swelling and stiffness in his feet and ankles as evidence of current disabilities. The case is now being returned for further development.