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

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for further examination of the veteran's foot disorders. The veteran is seeking compensable ratings for her service-connected bilateral foot disorders.

The veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for plantar warts, finding no evidence of current plantar warts affecting more than 5% of his body or exposed areas.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for her service-connected plantar psoriasis is being remanded due to deficiencies in VCAA notice and the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that a specialized VA examination is needed to assess the veteran's bilateral foot disability, which may be related to service or pre-existing conditions. The veteran will need to provide information about any medical treatment received since discharge from active duty.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims of service connection for back and foot disabilities, as well as his claim to reopen those claims. The issues are now pending before the RO for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and increased the disability evaluation for tinea pedis to 30 percent effective July 25, 1995.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, low back condition, right knee condition, and bilateral hip condition. The decision concluded that there was no evidence to support a finding of aggravation during service or any link between these conditions and service.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation of 20 percent for residuals of a ligamentous injury of the left ankle, finding that the veteran's service-connected condition causes functional losses approximating marked limitation of motion.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings for TMJ disability, plantar fasciitis, and uveitis/iritis. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to military service.

The veteran's bilateral pes planus was rated as 10 percent disabling prior to December 8, 1999 and as 30 percent disabling effective December 8, 1999.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The issue of entitlement to an increased disability rating for his service-connected bilateral pes planus remains on appeal.

The case is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of service connection for plantar fascitis.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for plantar warts and calluses of the feet is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and a need for further examination.

The veteran's claims for a right leg disability and respiratory condition were denied. Service connection was granted for bilateral pes planus with hindfoot valgus, but the pre-existing condition did not increase in severity during service.

The VA denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected right foot, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder and right foot disabilities, but granted entitlement to a 10 percent evaluation for his low back disability. The claim for reopening of the right foot disability was not reopened.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded to the RO for additional examinations and development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pes planus of the right foot preexisted active service and was aggravated during active duty. However, his pes planus of the left foot did not originate during active duty and is not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disability.