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

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a disability manifested by blood in semen or an abnormally low white blood count, and the veteran's bilateral pes planus was not shown to be incurred during active duty. Service connection for hemorrhoids and chronic fatigue syndrome could not be established as they are not considered undiagnosed illnesses.

The Board found that the veteran's right foot disability is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis, finding that the veteran's symptoms began during service and are related to her military service. Service connection for pes planus was denied as there is no evidence of current disability.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining recent treatment records and arranging for a VA orthopedic examination to assess the severity of his service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, hemorrhoids, and left leg disability. The claim for service connection for an asbestos-related disability (COPD) was denied as there is no evidence of exposure to asbestos in service or a relationship between COPD and service. Service connection for aggravation of flat feet was also denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including a VA orthopedic examination and further review of his vocational rehabilitation records.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have PTSD and denied all other service connection claims. The reasons for denial are provided in the decision summary.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluation, finding that his left ankle and foot disabilities were not related to service or service-connected conditions. The right foot disorder is currently rated at 10%.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have a left foot disability for purposes of service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was not aggravated by service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's arthritis of the left knee, effective from October 2001.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus, rated at 30 percent, does not warrant a higher rating as it is no more than severe with some improvement from orthotics and special shoes.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. His bilateral foot disability was found to not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, and his pyelonephritis did not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the cases for further adjudication due to procedural issues related to the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board has determined that the veteran's right foot/ankle disorder and left foot plantar fasciitis with hammertoes are not service-connected.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of her service-connected chronic lumbosacral spine strain is granted, with a final rating of 40 percent effective from the date of this decision. The claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus remains pending.

The veteran's initial evaluations for lumbosacral strain, gastroesophageal reflux, sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, chondromalacia patellae of the right knee, chondromalacia patellae of the left knee, prostatitis, and bilateral flat feet have been denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current lower back or foot disability and therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board found that the veteran does not have current diagnoses for his right and left foot disabilities. The claims of service connection for these conditions were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or any link to service.