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

The Board found that the Veteran does not have bilateral pes planus due to disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by his active military service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for migraine headaches, left knee injury, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right ankle disability, left elbow disability, and right elbow disability were denied. The RO increased the rating for migraine headaches to 30 percent in September 2011.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations, and thus denied his claim. For his pes planus/metatarsalgia, the Board determined that it was incurred during service as he had pre-existing pes planus that was aggravated by his military duties.

The Veteran claims service connection for bilateral pes planus, but the claim is being remanded due to a need for additional development and examination.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including residuals of frostbite, and his onychomycosis/hypertrophic nails are related to his active military service. The Veteran was exposed to cold weather during service, which led to cold injuries to his feet. His current symptoms have been present since service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Board has dismissed the issues of whether new and material evidence had been presented to reopen claims for residuals of a bunionectomy and hallux valgus, as these were previously adjudicated. The issue of whether new and material evidence had been presented to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability is pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for new VA examinations and additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disorder, including symptoms related to his diabetes mellitus, is rated at the highest available rating of 50 percent due to its severe functional impairment and interference with employment.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and a skin disorder of the groin, legs, and feet. The flat feet issue remains pending as it was remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim for TMJ dysfunction is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a change in the hearing officer, and he wishes to have another videoconference hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA medical records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any lumbar spine, left leg, bilateral knee and/or bilateral foot disabilities, sinus disability, and bilateral hearing loss disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability, cervical spine disability, and residuals of cold weather injury to hands and feet. However, these claims are being REMANDED as additional development is needed to obtain relevant medical records and conduct VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right foot disability and a back disability, finding that there was no evidence of chronic conditions during or within one year after service. The current disabilities were not shown to be related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss with a noncompensable rating, effective July 14, 2008. The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding hypertension and anxiety disorder prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and increased the Veteran's disability rating to 70 percent effective March 23, 2009. The claim for higher ratings on other issues remains pending.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn them.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the appellant's National Guard service and obtain his medical records. The issues of entitlement to service connection for various disabilities remain pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's right great toe disability did not approximate severe hallux valgus or moderate foot injury prior to June 28, 2007. From June 28, 2007, forward, the right great toe disability does not approximate moderately severe foot injury and the right heel disability does not result in moderate impairment.