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

The Board finds that the veteran's low back disability and bilateral pes planus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for pes planus, finding that there is no evidence of aggravation during service and that the pre-existing conditions did not increase in severity.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation than the currently assigned 30 percent rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied, and his claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for bronchial asthma was also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis did not have its onset during active service or result from disease or injury in service. The preponderance of evidence is against the claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral leg disorder and bilateral pes planus, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Board found that the veteran's current right foot disability is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral foot disability was not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has found that the veteran's current right knee disorder is etiologically related to service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left foot disability is not related to his military service and denied both his claim for service connection as well as an increased rating for right foot hallux valgus.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability is being remanded due to the need for further examination and review of his medical records.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current 30 percent evaluation for his right foot disability is appropriate based on the evidence provided.

The Board has determined that an effective date earlier than April 23, 1999 for the award of a 30 percent evaluation for residuals of a plantar wart of the left heel with residual scar tissue is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral foot and ankle disability, including heel spur syndrome, is linked to his active service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pes planus warrants a 10 percent evaluation, reflecting moderate severity.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. His bilateral hearing loss claim was not supported by evidence of a current disability, while his headaches, back pain, and thumb sprain claims resulted in maximum allowable ratings.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a right knee disability and a bilateral foot disability, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.