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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative joint disease, and secondary service connection for right foot pes planus, minimal hallux valgus of both great toes, and small muscle strain of both feet. The evidence did not establish that the veteran's conditions were related to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for increased ratings for anxiety reaction and bilateral pes planus and hallux valgus was granted, with a rating of 30 percent each. The issue regarding service connection for a back disorder is still pending.

The Board denied higher initial ratings for bursitis of the right hip and bilateral pes planus (flat feet) disabilities.

The Board found no evidence of current right foot disability and denied service connection for a right foot disorder. For the cervical spine, the Board concluded that the veteran's degenerative joint disease did not warrant an initial rating higher than 10 percent.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for bilateral callosities, post right foot arthroplasty, and a separate 10 percent rating for a painful scar on the right third toe.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling him for VA examinations.

The Board has determined that a remand is needed to obtain an opinion on whether the veteran's current foot disability is related to his military service and if it was aggravated by service beyond its natural progression.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus does not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and pes planus. Further development is required, including a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional records. The issue of financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to missing hospital records and the need for proper VCAA notice regarding effective dates. The case will be returned to the AMC for further action.

The veteran's service-connected left knee injury is currently manifested by DJD, but does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. The right leg and bilateral foot disorders are not found to be related to his service-connected left knee injury.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the veteran's claim for service connection for plantar warts and/or calluses of the left foot. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination and a merits analysis.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal regarding his claim to reopen service connection for pes planus, and thus the issue is dismissed.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle and foot disability, but denied his claim for hypertension. The left leg disability claim was reopened due to new evidence provided since the last denial in 1989.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, finding that there was no evidence of severe impairment warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5284.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals seeking a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension and a compensable rating for hemorrhoids. The case is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral pes planus preexisted service and did not undergo an increase in severity, beyond natural progress, therein. Therefore, it was denied as service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current left shoulder bursitis and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for the veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis, as it was only indicative of moderate impairment.