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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for a VA examination. The claims for increased ratings for plantar fasciitis of the right foot and left foot with onychocryptosis of the left great toe will be adjudicated after all actions are completed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis did not manifest during service and is not otherwise related to service or a service-connected disability. As such, the claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with disfigured toenails has been manifested by mild symptoms relieved by built-up shoe or arch support. The applicable schedular criteria are adequate to rate this disability under consideration at all points pertinent to the appeal.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed left leg and foot disabilities, as previous examinations were insufficient for rating purposes. The Veteran is requested to confirm whether he wishes to withdraw his appeal or report for an examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and onset of the Veteran's claimed flat foot disability. The claim is also being remanded to obtain any outstanding documents from boot camp and A-school showing that he had a no marching chit and a no prolonged standing chit during service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional service treatment records and for further examination regarding his cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, and foot disabilities. The issues of entitlement to service connection are pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete medical opinions and additional evidence being added to the record.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including pes planus and associated conditions like hallux valgus and heel spurs, was granted a higher initial rating of 30 percent effective April 30, 2015. The claims for service connection for ankle, knee, and leg disorders were denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of his right knee disability and flat feet.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and degenerative changes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting pes planus did not increase in severity during service and is unrelated to his military service. Therefore, service connection for pes planus is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disability has been reopened. The effective date for the award of service connection for left foot pes planus is denied as there was no formal or informal claim submitted within one year of the implicit denial in June 2003.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities, including pes planus, hallux valgus, and stress fractures, is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and clarify the etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's testimony regarding his in-service hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his shoulder injuries, is sufficient to establish service connection. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and pes planus are granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right foot disability is not attributable to disease or injury sustained during his period of service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right foot disability, including a plantar wart and hallux valgus, is related to service. The condition was diagnosed during service and has persisted since then.

The Veteran's right ankle and foot disability was ultimately assigned a temporary total evaluation of 100 percent from January 5, 2010, through March 31, 2010, and an evaluation of 10 percent for the period of April 1, 2010, to November 29, 2010. The temporary total evaluation was extended to 100 percent since November 30, 2010, through December 31, 2010, and an evaluation of 20 percent since January 1, 2011.