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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current plantar fasciitis of the left foot was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition. The claim for service connection for plantar fasciitis of the right foot is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, left foot pes planus with plantar callus, and bilateral hearing loss are all granted. The Veteran had preexisting left foot pes planus that was aggravated by service, and his current bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is manifested by pain when walking and standing, and moderate tenderness during palpation and manipulation. The criteria for a disability rating of 10 percent for plantar fasciitis for the left foot are met; the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent are not met.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability and headache disorder are found to be related to service, resulting in the grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a right wrist disability and right foot plantar warts.,Service connection was not granted for chronic allergic conjunctivitis/dry eye syndrome as the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran does not have a disability due to a cold weather injury in service, and his current foot disorders are less likely than not related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus pre-existed his service and was not aggravated by it, thus denying service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's low back disability, including sclerosis of the sacroiliac joint, was found to have its onset during service and is therefore granted as service connected. The claims for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus and bilateral knee disabilities are also granted.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess his bilateral foot disability and spondylosis.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus has been characterized by pain, low arches on and off weight bearing, and slight deviation of the great toes. The criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent have not been met.

Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied as the Veteran's current condition is not related to service.,Service connection for a psychiatric disorder, claimed as manic depressive disorder, was denied as there is no evidence of an in-service disease or injury that could be linked to the current condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral foot and knee disabilities are not related to his service, including any exposure to cold weather. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's initial ratings for bilateral hearing loss disability and plantar fasciitis of the right foot were denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus had onset during his active service and is granted service connection. The issue of ischemic heart disease was not addressed due to the need for additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran's arthritis of bilateral upper and lower extremities did not manifest in service, within one year of service, or is related to service. The Board also found that her gout was not incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to unclear examination reports and need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, right and left elbow degenerative joint disease have been granted higher initial ratings. The right elbow impairment of supination is rated as non-compensable, while the left elbow impairment of supination has been increased to 10 percent effective July 30, 2012.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and mild bilateral pes planus were dismissed as the Veteran did not file a timely NOD or substantive appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorders, including pes planus, was denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the claimed conditions.