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

The Veteran's chronic bilateral feet strain, previously evaluated as bilateral pes planus, was granted a 30 percent rating effective May 1, 2009 and prior to March 3, 2015.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper development and consideration of the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pes planus was not incurred during service and is denied. For his acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, depression, cannabis dependence, cocaine dependence, the evidence is mixed with some support for a connection to service but also conflicting evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral pes planus and service connection for a left elbow disability. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for his pes planus, as it more closely approximates the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5276. There is no current evidence of a left elbow disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of her claims, including a new VA examination for her bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet has been reopened, but the evidence does not establish a direct relationship to his military service. His right hip disability is not shown to be related to his service-connected flat feet.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied as he failed to report for the necessary VA examination, and his refusal constitutes a failure to cooperate in the development of his claim.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and hearing loss have been granted service connection, but his increased rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus with metatarsalgia and callus formation, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The right hand, wrist, and elbow disability issue is pending in the remand portion of this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral foot disability and its relationship to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to address the severity of her service-connected lumbar spine disability, bilateral foot disability, and TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability, hypertension, and bilateral pes planus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for an orthopedic examination to assess the severity of his bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, right hip and left hip osteoarthritis as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for reflux esophagitis, lumbar spine disc disease, and bilateral pes planus due to unresolved issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to clarify the nature and etiology of her bilateral foot/lower leg disorders, including shin splints. The VA examiner will need to address whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various disabilities, including a left hip disability and related issues. The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and providing new VA examinations for the Veteran's skin condition and bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including scheduling a VA foot examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral plantar fasciitis, and a VA scars examination to assess the current severity of her left forearm and forehead scars.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to evaluate his right knee and left heel conditions.