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

The Board has determined that service connection is warranted for a right knee disorder and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's complaints of knee pain during active duty, as well as post-service treatment records, support these findings.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development of his claim, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current level of severity of his bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis is manifested by tenderness upon palpation and occasional swelling, warranting a 10 percent disability rating.

The Board has ordered a remand to clarify the findings of the May 2010 VA examiner and to obtain an updated medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, provide a new hepatitis C questionnaire, schedule VA examinations for his neck, back and feet conditions, and readjudicate the claims.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with fracture of the right great toe has been granted a 30 percent disability rating, effective October 23, 2010.

The Board has accepted the Veteran's October 2007 substantive appeal as timely filed, allowing her to proceed with her claims for higher initial ratings for various service-connected disabilities. The effective date of these awards is set at November 1, 2005.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus is not shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been rated at 30 percent since August 10, 2006. The claim for an earlier effective date is denied as the evidence does not show a pending claim or increase in disability within one year prior to this rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board found that the Veteran's foot disability, including pes planus and hallux valgus, was not incurred or aggravated by his military service. The pre-existing condition worsened over time due to natural progression of the disorder.

The Board has reopened the claims for low back disability, bilateral knee disability (right), and bilateral foot disability. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his service-connected low back disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left hip osteoarthritis is related to service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, bilateral pes planus, left ankle disability, and sleep apnea were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have current disabilities related to these conditions as a result of service.

The Board has reopened the claim for VA compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for postoperative bilateral bunionectomies, claiming these as a result of surgical treatment at a VA medical facility.

The Board found that the Veteran's right hip disorder, status post hip replacement, is not related to his service-connected left knee arthritis and right foot pes planus. The evidence does not support a finding of secondary service connection.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him helpless or so disabled that he needs regular aid and attendance from another person.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on the issues of left knee, right knee, and left hand scar. The remaining issues were not addressed due to withdrawal.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left foot disorder does not meet the criteria for service connection on a direct, secondary, or presumptive basis.