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

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and plantar retrocalcaneal spur, left foot, effective from the date of the decision. The veteran's chondromalacia of the left knee remains at 0 percent.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the initial ratings assigned for a skin condition and PTSD were also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his bilateral flat feet disability, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent from January 31, 2002, to June 23, 2005, or for a rating in excess of 30 percent effective June 23, 2005.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral flat feet did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation, and thus denied his claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The veteran's service-connected thoracic outlet syndrome of the right shoulder warrants a 40 percent rating, but no higher. The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and excision of the superficial peroneal nerve neuroma of the left ankle do not warrant compensable ratings. The veteran's post operative plantar fasciotomy of the left foot, carpal tunnel syndromes (right and left), and lumbar spine disorder are all rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied all the claims except for the low back claim. The veteran's left varicocele was granted a 0 percent evaluation, but no other conditions were found to be service-connected.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diverticulitis and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes planus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board denied a claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral pes planus with plantar tylomas, status post left foot surgery, finding that the disability did not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to an increased rating under the current criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus was not incurred in service and is therefore denied. The right shoulder disorder remains on appeal as it does not meet the maximum available rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current left foot disability is related to an injury sustained during service, and thus grants service connection for residuals of a left foot injury.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him helpless and in danger in his daily environment, requiring the regular assistance of another individual on a daily basis to accomplish personal self-care. Therefore, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status is not warranted.

The Board has reopened the claims for low back disorder and flat feet, but denied all other issues.,Service connection was not established for left hip fracture, left hand arthritis, or PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar warts, residuals of right metatarsal fracture, and bilateral hearing loss as there is no competent medical evidence showing current disabilities due to in-service conditions.

The Board has determined that a rating of 20 percent for the veteran's left foot disability, including chronic verrucae and postoperative scarring, is warranted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a current examination of his musculoskeletal disabilities. The case will be returned to the Board if further action is required.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of a left foot disability and granted an increased evaluation to 10 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension and flat feet were not incurred or aggravated during service, nor are they related to any disease or injury in service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral pes planus. The VA medical opinions, private treatment records, and a VA examination report all support the veteran's claim that his service duties contributed to the development of his condition.