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

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire spine, and thus, a rating in excess of 40 percent is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of service connection for pes planus and plantar fasciitis, including verification of periods of active duty service and consideration of aggravation during such service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus. The issues of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability, rating higher than 50 percent for depressive disorder not otherwise specified, and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis has been rated at 30 percent since May 12, 2012. The condition is currently manifested by moderate to severe symptoms that affect the Veteran's ability to bear weight on his right foot.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of the rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis, service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, a low back condition, residuals of frostbite/chemical burn, and right foot/ankle condition.

The Board has granted a grant of service connection for a right ankle disability on a secondary basis, increased the Veteran's migraine rating to 50 percent from April 20, 2009, and awarded TDIU based on his combined disability ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD due to alleged military sexual trauma, and a bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examination and development due to the need for a TDIU determination based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and pes planus were all granted. The diagnoses are considered to be directly related to his service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral pes planus and lumbar spine disability was granted, with the effective date set at August 9, 2008. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lumbar spine disability prior to July 23, 2009 was also granted, but not for the period after that date. Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and a TDIU were also granted effective August 9, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine if her current left foot condition, including bone spurs and residuals of a left navicular avulsion fracture in 1997, are related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected conditions, including left foot plantar fasciitis, residuals of a shell fragment wound to the right leg, and left shoulder bicipital tendinitis.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have aggravated his pes planus. The appeal is currently in remand status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including pes planus, a right knee disability, left elbow bursitis, a right shoulder disability, and hip disabilities. The evidence did not establish current diagnoses or show that any claimed conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address his claims of service connection for plantar fasciitis, a psychiatric disorder, and Hepatitis C.

The Board has granted service connection for dermatophytosis (claimed as tinea pedis) and bilateral pes planus, both of which were first manifested during the appellant's period of active duty training from August 1974 to December 1974.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been denied. The current evaluation of his cervical spine disability is 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his bilateral pes planus, including whether it was aggravated by service-connected disabilities. The claim will also be adjudicated again after the examination.