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

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis with left foot metatarsalgia was rated at 30 percent, effective November 28, 2006. The Board granted a separate rating of 20 percent for each foot under Diagnostic Code 5284.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for the service-connected bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable VA Rating Schedule.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus and effective date prior to August 9, 2012. The Veteran was granted service connection for hammertoes in May 2004 but did not seek service connection for pes planus at that time.

The VA failed to provide proper treatment for the appellant's bilateral plantar fasciitis, but there is no evidence that this caused an additional disability. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to comply with VA's duty to assist in substantiating his claims. Specifically, updated medical records and a new VA examination are required.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, prostate disability (to include BPH), and bilateral foot disability are all denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or that any such disabilities were incurred in service.,The Veteran was not found to have a current right ear hearing loss disability for VA purposes. The Veteran's claim for prostate disability (to include BPH) is also denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the examiner opined it is less likely than not related to service or the in-service vasectomy. For bilateral foot disability, the Veteran was found to have pes planus and hallux rigidus but the examiner did not provide an opinion on their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to appear for a scheduled hearing and because he requested rescheduling. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability was found to have originated in service and is granted. The low back, right leg (including the knee), right ankle, and right foot disabilities are not related to service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral pes planus, which he claims was caused by improper footwear during his military service. The case has been remanded due to the inadequacy of the July 2010 VA examination.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic disability present during service and concluded that the current bilateral foot disability, diagnosed as Morton's neuroma, is not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for additional examinations and consideration of his claims, including the issue of TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis with metatarsalgia and hallux valgus was denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection for this condition is October 18, 2005.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorders, finding that there was no evidence of a disease or injury incurred during active service.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical records and provide the Veteran with a VA examination to determine whether his current bilateral plantar fasciitis disability was caused or aggravated during service.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus disability is rated at 50% for the entire appeal period, granting an increased rating. The Board found that his symptoms of marked pronation and pain on use are contemplated by both the 30% and 50% criteria under Diagnostic Code 5276.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral eye disorder, and right ring finger degenerative joint disease with osteochondroma, status post fracture and surgery were denied. The claim for hypertension was rated as noncompensably disabling.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and chronic low back disorder are not related to his service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his flatfeet and for service connection of a right hand condition, toenail condition (onychomycosis), and arthritis of the foot are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports.,The VA is required to provide an adequate examination or obtain another medical opinion if the current one is not sufficient.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination to address the nature and etiology of his claimed back, neck, and shoulder disabilities.