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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, rheumatoid arthritis, back problems, and knee problems have been denied as there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected bilateral pes planus. The AOJ should also consider whether an extra-schedular rating or staged ratings are appropriate.

The Veteran's initial rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation was denied as he does not meet the criteria for need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to inconsistencies in the evidence. The appellant's claim will be reconsidered based on new information.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability.

The Veteran's PTSD results in total occupational and social impairment since January 14, 2008. Prior to that date, the disability resulted in deficiencies in most areas. The Veteran is currently assigned a 30 percent disability rating for her service-connected total hysterectomy with removal of the right ovary. She is also assigned a 50 percent disability rating for her bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and bunionectomy.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not related to his active duty service. The Board finds that the Veteran's back and bilateral knee conditions are secondary to his service-connected left foot plantar keratosis.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and related foot disorders, as well as right and left knee disorders. The Veteran's claims were not reopened.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a neurological disability of the right hand, and for higher ratings for bilateral pes planus, major depression, right and left knee disabilities, and right and left ankle disabilities were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of a current neurological disability of the right hand, and that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating or increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral pes planus, major depression, right and left knee disabilities, and right and left ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the minimum percentage requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The Director of Compensation and Pension Service determined that the Veteran is employable in a sedentary capacity.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral flat feet and reopened the previously denied claim for malaria. The Veteran's assertions were considered credible, but his conditions were not shown to be incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and right fifth finger disability, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been rated at 10 percent since January 24, 2007. The Board found that the evidence supported a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral pes planus prior to January 10, 2006 was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus disability has more nearly met the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating ever since January 10, 2006.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus did not increase in severity during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his foot disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection on multiple conditions, including bilateral plantar fasciitis of the feet, bilateral shin splints, onychomycosis of the toe nails, sinusitis, prostatitis, residuals of a fracture of the right first and second metacarpals, bilateral osteoarthritis of the ankles, bilateral degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the knees, and ulcer disabilities.