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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new examination to evaluate his bilateral pes planus and any related issues, including whether there has been a material change in the disability or if the current rating may be incorrect.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his bilateral pes planus with valgus deformity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of whether there has been any worsening of symptoms since the last examination.

The Board found a nexus between the Veteran's current bilateral foot disabilities and her active duty service, granting her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis has been rated at 30 percent since December 1, 2008. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects his disability.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with bilateral hallux valgus and bilateral degenerative joint disease of the interphalangeal joints disability is currently rated at 30 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral pes planus with hammertoe of the 2nd and 4th toes of each foot was denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining additional service records and mental health treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pes planus is etiologically related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of his TDIU claim in light of the increased rating claim.

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 submitted.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is found to be related to his active service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for traumatic arthritis of the left ankle and determined that new evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's pre-service fracture increased in severity during service, warranting presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the loss, or permanent loss of use, of one or both feet, or in ankylosis of one or both knees, or of the left hip. As such, he is not eligible for a certificate of eligibility for the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment, or adaptive equipment only.

The Board has denied the Veteran's requests to reopen her claims for service connection for left foot retrocalcaneal bursitis and a right foot disability, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral heel spurs, osteopenia, pes planus, and chronic foot pain are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and stomach condition are not service-connected as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and her military service.,There were no complaints, findings or other references to foot problems during service. The only isolated reference was in May 1973.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development of his medical records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral pes planus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for chronic bronchitis and left ankle disability, but granted service connection for a left foot disability. The Veteran's current diagnoses do not support his claims for chronic bronchitis or left ankle disability.

The Veteran's income exceeds the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), but he claims unreimbursed medical expenses that reduce his income to an allowable rate. The case is REMANDED for clarification of medical expenses and proper accounting of income and expenses.