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

The veteran claims that he has bilateral pes planus, which he alleges was aggravated by his military service. The RO requested additional medical records from a private doctor to determine the severity of the condition and its relation to service.

The RO granted a 30% rating for the veteran's bilateral foot disorder effective June 5, 2000. The veteran sought an earlier effective date but was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right foot disability does not warrant a higher rating, as it is currently evaluated at 10 percent. The claim for an increased rating was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and a bilateral ankle disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the onset of these conditions during service or their relation to already service-connected disabilities.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a bilateral foot disability or right and left great toe disorder as a result of service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment prior to November 2, 1998. Therefore, an earlier effective date for a total compensation rating based on individual unemployability is denied.

The veteran's major depression is rated at the highest possible evaluation of 100 percent, effective August 8, 2003.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus, claimed as flat feet. The case is being returned to the RO for compliance with legal provisions on VA's duty to notify the claimant.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a right leg condition and low back condition were denied. His claim for pes planus was granted, but he is not entitled to compensation as it is determined that the condition existed prior to his military service.

The Board found no current right foot disability and denied service connection for a right foot disability.,The veteran's right knee disability was evaluated as noncompensable due to the presence of arthritis, but without instability or other significant functional limitations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and employment-related records.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left foot disability, finding that there was no medical evidence or opinion linking the disability to his service.

The Board found that the appellant's right foot disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating than the current 10 percent evaluation, as it did not demonstrate symptoms warranting a 'moderately severe' level of disability under Diagnostic Code 5284.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes cavus and service connection for bilateral ankle pain. The claim for service connection was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral foot disability due to new and material evidence submitted since the last denial. The issue is now on its merits.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and plantar fasciitis are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of claimed stressors.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess the severity of her low back disorder and flat feet. The case will be returned to the Board for further review.

The veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted a 30 percent evaluation, effective from the date of the decision. The claim for an increased rating for varicose veins remains pending.