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

The Board has granted the appellant's claims of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and bilateral ankle sprains, finding that these conditions were incurred in active service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected pes planus is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis warrants a 10 percent rating, as her symptoms more closely align with moderate flatfoot rather than severe.

The veteran's service-connected sinusitis was rated at 10 percent from September 9, 1996 through October 6, 2001; and at 30 percent from October 7, 1996 through July 24, 2001.,The veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus was not rated as compensable.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral pes planus. The left ankle disability and skin disease claims are denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition or relationship to service.

The Board has granted a higher rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, which was previously rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board has determined that new examinations are necessary to determine the current status of the veteran's service-connected disabilities, and further development is required in order to comply with VA's notification requirements under the VCAA.

The veteran's right ankle disability is rated at 20 percent, effective December 1, 1998. The bilateral plantar fasciitis remains at a 10 percent rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evaluations and records, as well as an opportunity for him to appoint a new representative.

The Board has determined that the veteran's fungal foot infection and orthopedic bilateral foot disability are not service-connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral pes planus disability, finding that the disability did not more nearly approximate severe than moderate.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to comply with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA). This includes obtaining additional evidence, ensuring proper notification, and arranging for VA examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for shin splints, foot disorder (pes planus), and hip disorder. Service connection is granted for a low back strain.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, bilateral pes planus, carcinoma of the colon, and various knee and foot conditions. The RO also denied increased ratings for his right knee disability and compensable evaluations for his left clavicle fracture and bursitis.

The Board denied the motion for revision of a prior decision on grounds of CUE, finding that the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for service-connected bilateral pes planus had not been met and that an assignment of a rating on an extraschedular basis was not appropriate.

The Board denied all service connection claims and the claim for an increased evaluation for scoliosis of the lumbar spine. The case is being remanded to develop evidence and consider the claims again.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and granted a 10 percent rating for his bilateral pes planus. The claim for prostatitis was denied, as there is no evidence of current prostatitis or that it was caused by service. No new rating was granted for the veteran's pes planus.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus, concluding that the appellant's condition did not increase in severity during active military service and thus could not be considered aggravated by service.