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

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was evaluated as noncompensably disabling prior to July 13, 2012. Effective from July 13, 2012, separate 10 percent evaluations were granted for each foot. The Veteran also received a temporary total rating following surgery in June 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if his current foot and ankle disabilities are secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected right foot disability and heart condition, and readjudicating his increased rating claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, and bilateral pes planus; and a rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected right ankle osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected plantar fasciitis of the right foot was denied. The effective date for TDIU due to service-connected disability prior to June 25, 2013 remains unchanged.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for a VA examination and further evidentiary review. The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot disabilities are currently under consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records and confirmation of his current address.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, right ankle sprain with Achilles tendonitis, and left ankle sprain with Achilles tendonitis have been granted initial compensable ratings of 10 percent each.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, as there is no competent medical evidence linking his claimed disabilities to service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a videoconference hearing. The claims related to cervical spine, flat feet, bilateral knee disorder, stomach pain, right leg length discrepancy, bowel disorder, and Eustachian tube dysfunction are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing at his local RO.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions, including his lumbar and cervical spine conditions, knee disorders, foot disorder, migraines, PTSD, psychiatric disorders, shoulder disorders, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, chest tightness, and chronic fatigue. The appeals were not granted as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable rating schedules.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and for a VA examination. The claims will be reevaluated based on the new information.

The Veteran's claims for initial disability ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a Board videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and sinusitis have been rated, but the appeal for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus remains denied. The initial noncompensable rating for sinusitis has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The conditions claimed, including tinea pedis with folliculitis and bilateral pes planus, were not found to warrant higher initial disability ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral foot disorder is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral bone spurs and a bilateral foot disability. The case has been remanded to obtain an examination to determine the current manifestations of any current bilateral foot disorders, including any bone spurs.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's foot and back conditions. The claims will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus disability is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule the Veteran for a new examination. The claim will be considered in light of any additional evidence received.