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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, left leg nerve entrapment, and left foot plantar fasciitis. The preponderance of evidence showed that these conditions were not related to his military service or caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the disability did not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent prior to March 28, 2011 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral foot and knee conditions are not related to his service or service-connected low back disability. The VA examiners' opinions were considered highly probative in this case.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen and establish service connection for asthma, PTSD, irritable bowel syndrome, right hand disability, left shoulder disability, and right foot disability. The remaining issues are pending further review.

The Veteran's service connection claims for type II diabetes mellitus, back disability, right leg disability, bilateral foot disability, and bilateral hand disability are all granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various foot, ankle, leg, and vision disabilities. The evidence does not establish a current disability in any of these conditions that is related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and an increased evaluation for her bladder condition. The Veteran is also not entitled to a compensable evaluation for her fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his claims for bilateral hearing loss and nervous disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left foot plantar fasciitis, along with bilateral hallux valgus and calcaneal spurs, do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as his combined rating is at least 60% disabling.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing proper notice on secondary service connection.

The Veteran's pes planus was found to be aggravated during service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Veteran's neuropsychological symptoms are not considered related to his military service or undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's pes planus with calluses did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and no extraschedular rating was granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral plantar warts are all found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including tinea pedis and plantar fasciitis. The Board has determined that the current examination and opinion are inadequate and remand is required for an additional VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development to assess his functional impairment due to service-connected disabilities and determine if he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus and pilonidal cyst were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. The claim for a foot disability secondary to diabetes mellitus is considered unknown due to the lack of clear information.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed left shoulder and upper arm, as well as his left hip, leg, and foot disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service. The medical evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied because the additional disability (persistent pain and numbness in the left foot) is not considered to be caused by VA treatment, and there is no evidence of carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral foot, ankle, and low back disabilities were denied as they are not related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has received a withdrawal of all appeals from the appellant's authorized representative.