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

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The decision did not address the issue of service connection, as it was addressed in a separate remand.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, with hallux varus, left foot were granted a disability rating of 30 percent effective September 12, 2008.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, a skin condition, and a toenail condition due to in-service notations and treatment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of current anemia, and the Veteran does not have chronic anemia. For his degenerative disc disease, C5-6, with cervical strain, the VA examiner did not find any limitation in motion or other symptoms that would warrant a higher rating. His right ear hearing loss was also rated as 0 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current right knee disability is as likely as not related to an injury sustained during active service. The claim for bilateral foot disability remains pending and requires additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are severe enough to prevent her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is currently rated at 10 percent and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of hearing on some issues and because one claim is stayed based on new presumptions. The remaining eight claims are pending.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet and calluses of both feet have been granted service connection as their etiology is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension, GERD, and bilateral foot disability are all granted service connection. The GERD is based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a). The Board has ordered remand to obtain clarification of the November 2006 VA examination and to afford the Veteran a VA examination to determine his employability.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus due to the Veteran's withdrawal from appellate status. The issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hallux valgus, originally claimed as bunions, is remanded for further development.

The Board denied all claims for service connection, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not have their onset during or as a result of his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability was denied, and his claim for an increased rating for pes planus with foot strain is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran is not entitled to higher disability ratings or service connection based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development due to VA's failure in obtaining relevant medical records, including physical therapy documents.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed right lower extremity disabilities, including all right ankle and foot disabilities. The Veteran's claim will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and right foot disabilities have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his service-connected left foot amputation or low back disability.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and the appellant is therefore denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, bilateral flat feet, and bilateral ankle disability due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.