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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee chondromalacia, as well as bilateral pes planus. The initial noncompensable rating assigned for these conditions remains in effect.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain his Social Security Administration disability records, as these are necessary for a complete evaluation of his claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus, hallux valgus, and hammer toes are service-connected. However, there is insufficient evidence to establish a low back disability during service or due to service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected hammer toe and bilateral pes planus do not warrant increased ratings, as they are currently rated as noncompensable.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a new VA examination and consideration of the veteran's claim for service connection for a low back strain as secondary to his service-connected pes planus.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral foot disability was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right rotator cuff repair, spinal stenosis, and right plantar fasciitis.

The veteran's bilateral foot disorder is primarily manifested by tenderness in the plantar aspect of both feet, commensurate with moderate pes planus. Severe pes planus has not been shown.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including psychiatric, left ankle, left foot, right foot, low back, and neck conditions. The claim of service connection for a hernia was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence, while the claim of service connection for hypertension was reopened based on new evidence showing current hypertension in active military service.

The veteran's claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and additional VCAA notice. The RO will schedule the veteran for examinations of his spine and feet to assess current symptoms and functional loss.

The veteran's bilateral foot disorder, diagnosed as pronounced bilateral pes planus, is granted a 50 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected low back disability and bilateral pes planus do not warrant an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent. The appeal is denied.

The veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted as of May 18, 2004. The right ankle condition and fibromyalgia claims are not addressed due to lack of service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of any foot disabilities and whether they are related to service or pre-existing conditions.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating and service connection for pes planus and calcaneal spur of the right foot is being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The veteran's initial compensable rating for plantar psoriasis remains at zero percent, as her condition does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the revised skin disability rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left foot disabilities due to inadequate compliance with a previous remand.