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

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not service-connected and denied his claims.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including left plantar fibromatosis and bilateral bunion deformities on the right foot, is found to be due to military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for DDD of the cervical spine for the period on appeal up to December 19, 2010. The Veteran's right jaw disorder and Eustachian tube dysfunction are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus and traumatic arthritis of the talonavicular joints of the ankles have been granted a maximum schedular rating, with no further increase in disability ratings.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total disability rating based on convalescence following his August 22, 2014 surgery was granted. The rating is effective from August 22, 2014 to November 30, 2014.

The Board finds that the service-connected residuals of plantar wart removal of the left foot do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's schedular evaluation criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, meibomian gland dysfunction, and right foot pes planus. Further development is needed to address the remaining issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed left ankle or left foot disability, and any such disabilities are not related to his service-connected right knee bursitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim that VA's recoupment of special separation benefits was improper and continued a 10 percent evaluation for right foot hallux valgus with pes planus prior to November 1, 2014.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus, hyperpituitarism, hypertension, and lumbosacral strain have been denied. The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to May 15, 2013 has also been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were granted. He is now rated at 30 percent for his left big toe disability, with additional ratings for his right foot condition, low back disability, and right hip disability due to residuals of the hairline fracture.,New evidence submitted since the June 2002 rating decision has reopened his claims for service connection for knee disabilities. He is now rated at 30 percent for each knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and restless leg syndrome have been denied as the evidence does not support a compensable rating or any increase in disability.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus has been manifested by pronounced symptoms and she is in receipt of the maximum schedular rating for this disability. The Veteran is also in need of regular aid and attendance of another person due to her service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was incurred in service and granted. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but a higher rating may be warranted based on the recent increase in symptoms.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral foot disability was not aggravated by his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The decision does not specify a rating assigned or effective date.

The Veteran's tinea pedis is characterized by symptoms of crusting on less than one percent of the whole body; dermatitis that covers at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of the entire body or exposed areas, or intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs required for a total duration of less than six weeks during the past 12-month period has not been shown.,A heart disorder, sinusitis, back disorder, migraines and GERD were not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and are not related to service.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is currently rated as non-compensable prior to September 9, 2014, and 10 percent thereafter. The Board finds that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied across multiple conditions, including right and left shoulder disabilities, cervical spine IVDS, lumbar spine IVDS, upper extremity radiculopathy, plantar fasciitis, and headaches. The VA determined that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle and left foot disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.