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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule him for a video hearing. The issues on appeal include service connection claims and reopening of previous claims.

The Board found that new evidence did not reopen the Veteran's claim for right foot disability. Service connection for left and right hip disabilities secondary to service-connected pes planus was also denied. However, the Veteran received an initial compensable rating (10%) for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment, and a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disorders is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot disability is service-connected as a result of an in-service injury, and thus grants the claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded to the RO due to his request for a Board video conference hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and a nervous condition have been denied as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral pes planus, finding that the disability picture is adequately described by the existing schedular criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a foot disability due to his service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a current hearing loss disability under the VA criteria for service connection, and denied all three issues related to service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability was aggravated during service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a right foot disability is being remanded due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability determination records. A VA examination will also be conducted to determine if the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of service connection for any of the conditions listed, including PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and schedule a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right foot disability that is related to his military service or any other condition, and therefore denied the claim of service connection for a right foot disability.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, and plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left ear hearing loss, bilateral arch and foot disability, or bilateral wrist disabilities. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's current foot disabilities are related to service or secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded to obtain updated VA and private treatment records, as well as additional examinations. The case will be reviewed after these actions.

The Veteran's migraines have been rated at 50 percent, and his bilateral mid-sole and calcaneal plantar fasciitis with spurs has been rated at 10 percent during the initial rating period.