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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for multiple joint arthritis, including arthritis of his feet, as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine condition. The evidence did not support a finding that the current foot conditions were related to any aspect of the veteran's active duty.

The Board found no relationship between the veteran's military service and his subsequent development of bilateral foot disability, thus denying the claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability (pes planus) and low back disability. Service connection is granted for these conditions as they are found to be related to active duty.

The veteran's current diagnosis of bilateral pes planus was incurred during military service and thus, service connection is granted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his heart disorder and pes planus, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hallux valgus and pes planus valgus did not develop during service, as they were present prior to entry. The VA examiner concluded there was no increase in severity of these conditions during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral pes planus or flat feet, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the hearing loss claim and concluding that the pre-existing pes planus did not increase in disability during service.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus did not warrant an increased rating, as there was no clinical evidence of marked deformity or swelling on use.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder has been reopened. The RO must now review the complete evidentiary record and undertake any additional development if necessary.

The veteran died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His service-connected conditions did not cause his death, and there is no evidence that PTSD caused the suicide.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have service connection for bilateral pes planus or bilateral plantar fasciitis with plantar spurs, as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no medical nexus between any current disabilities and service.

The veteran is seeking increased ratings for his service-connected left knee arthritis, right knee chondromalacia patella and bilateral pes planus. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional evidence and conduct further examinations.

The Board has granted a 50 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with localized degenerative arthritis, effective from July 23, 2005.

The veteran is seeking compensation benefits for a disability of the left foot, which she claims resulted from treatment at a VA medical facility in September 1990. The case is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and conduct further examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a lack of timely substantive appeal regarding the December 1999 rating decision concerning an increased rating for a bilateral foot disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus with right foot abrasion, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and PTSD and depression were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of these conditions during active service or related to any established event, injury, or disease in service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure proper notice and assistance in connection with the veteran's claims for service connection. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of cold injuries to both lower extremities and increased the disability rating for left ankle disability from noncompensable to 20 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, a left foot disability (including pes planus), and a right hip disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.