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

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus did not worsen beyond its natural progression during his active duty service, and thus denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left exotropia, non-comitant and bilateral pes planus. The evidence received since the last final denial raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis with heel spur syndrome is manifested by severe flat feet with pronation, warranting a 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable as his combined disability rating is 70 percent, which meets the criteria for a TDIU. The claim has been denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and initial evaluations are being remanded due to the need to verify his current address, obtain additional evidence, and schedule VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that a higher 30 percent rating is warranted. The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia patella is currently rated at 10 percent and the Board finds no basis for an increased rating.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and a low back disability due to the lack of corroborating evidence of in-service stressors and pre-existing conditions, respectively.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of a compensable rating for any of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and pes planus were denied as there is no competent evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Board has granted service connection for recurrent ingrown toenail of the left and right great toes, as well as bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that these conditions were incurred during active military service.,The Veteran's current disabilities are presumed to have been aggravated by his active duty service.

The Board found no evidence of a current left foot disability that is causally related to the appellant's active service or any incident therein, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service-connected left ankle sprain, left shoulder strain, cervical strain, and lumbar strain do not warrant a rating in excess of the currently assigned 10 percent ratings.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional evidence to be obtained and a new VA examination of his left foot disability.

The Veteran's right foot disability is not deemed to be due to VA surgical treatment, and the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 has been denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and numbness of the face, right side, finding no credible or competent evidence of current diagnoses during the appeals period.

The Veteran's right wrist disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine if it was aggravated by service or preexisted service. The Veteran also needs an addendum opinion regarding her right foot plantar wart, and she should be provided with a dental examination.,For TMJ, the Veteran will need a VA dental examination to determine whether her jaw popping/clicking is related to service. She must also have a new VA eye examination to assess her conjunctivitis/dry eye condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the current severity of her right foot disabilities and whether any new bunionettes represent a worsening of her service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and left knee disorder. The claim for bilateral pes planus is granted, while the claim for left knee disorder remains denied.