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

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The current evaluations assigned for his wrist, knee, and shoulder disabilities do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The veteran has withdrawn her appeal, and the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and degenerative joint diseases of the elbows and knees. The RO continued the previous ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral pes planus, low back disability, bilateral knee disability, brain tumor, headaches, and bilateral shoulder disability. The evidence submitted since the initial denial was not considered material to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral pes planus.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of dental trauma, pes planus, and pseudofolliculitis. The denial is final as no new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the pes planus claim.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unemployable, as she is able to work part-time and attend school.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of right lower leg injury and bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of current disabilities or chronic conditions related to his in-service injuries.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cardiac chamber enlargement, bilateral pes planus (claimed as left foot pain), impotence (claimed as left foot pain), chondromalacia and a torn meniscus of the left knee, and a left hip condition. The claim for an increased rating for ilioinguinal nerve neuropathy was also denied.

The veteran's service-connected foot disabilities have been rated at 20 percent since September 3, 2004. The RO has granted the requested increased ratings for both feet.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability and did not address the issue of service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected plantar warts, foot fungus, and verruca vulgaris of the left knee. The RO found that the conditions did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left foot plantar fasciitis and did not address his request for a prior effective date.

The Board has granted service connection for pes planus and dismissed the remaining issues of appeal.

Service connection for migraines and stomach disorder (claimed as gastritis and spastic colon) was denied.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ankle fracture residuals, pes planus, thoracic spine disorder, kidney stones, sinusitis/rhinitis/allergies, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), skin tumors (presumed due to herbicide exposure), arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASHD), and sleep apnea was denied.,Service connection for right ankle fracture residuals was granted.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for pes planus and a back disability as secondary to pes planus due to inadequate medical opinions and VCAA notice issues.

The Board found that the objective medical evidence did not support the veteran's claim of a connection between his current plantar fasciitis and his military service, including active duty for training. The condition was diagnosed many years after discharge.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment, nor does he qualify for a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.

The Board has determined that the veteran's psychiatric disorder, bilateral foot disability, and tinnitus are all service-connected. The evidence supports a finding of in-service exposure to acoustic trauma for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral foot disability is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection. The case was also remanded for further development regarding a claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.