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

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for bilateral pes planus, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's left and right ankle disabilities are not rated higher than 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus did not have its clinical onset in service and is not otherwise related to active duty. Therefore, the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating as they are rated at 70% combined, but his employment history and education do not support a finding of unemployability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting right foot disability, diagnosed as osteomyelitis of the first metatarsal, did not increase in severity beyond its natural progression during service and is therefore not considered aggravated by active duty. As a result, the claim for service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Veteran's bilateral foot and knee disabilities have been rated based on their current manifestations, with no additional functional loss due to pain or other factors. The criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits is denied as he did not serve during a period of war, thus failing the threshold eligibility requirement.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus is so severe as to preclude all substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background, warranting a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the issues of diabetes mellitus type 2, PTSD, and schizophrenia. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a personal hearing before a Veterans Law Judge, and further development as requested.

The Board dismissed the claims as they were not timely filed, and thus did not have jurisdiction to review them.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for his service-connected bilateral pes planus, left knee disability, right knee disability, environmental allergies, and lung disability were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis have been primarily manifested by pain on use of the feet, without evidence of severe disability such as objective evidence of marked deformity or characteristic callosities. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's disability rating for her service-connected bilateral pes planus was increased to 50 percent, effective May 15, 2007.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right wrist disability or GERD, and his bilateral foot disability to include pes planus and hallux valgus is not service connected. The claims for impingement syndrome with arthritis of the left shoulder and right shoulder are also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records from SSA and VA.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining STRs and attempting to obtain service personnel records. A VA examination will be scheduled to determine the nature and etiology of any current right foot disabilities.

The appellant has withdrawn his appeals for increased evaluations of the residuals of shell fragment wounds to different muscle groups in his right arm and leg. The Board is dismissing these issues.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with secondary plantar fasciitis and tarsal tunnel component is manifested by marked pronation and inward displacement, but not by extreme tenderness of the plantar surfaces of the feet. The criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent have not been met.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing pes planus did not increase in severity during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar ankylosing spondylitis, bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, and anxiety disorder NOS with pain disorder were denied. The effective date is not specified.