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

The Board found that the appellant's pre-existing right foot disability did not worsen during his military service and denied entitlement to service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected right and left heel spur disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for bilateral plantar fasciitis and a compensable evaluation for a retained metal fragment lateral to the right eye and pterygium.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected plantar fasciitis with pes planus deformity, which is higher than the initial 10 percent assigned in February 1998. The issue of vocational rehabilitation services was not addressed due to its separate nature from the main appeal.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus, with plantar fasciitis, was not incurred or aggravated by active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a plantar fascia strain, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking any current foot condition to an incident in service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus.

The appellant's disabilities, including a right foot disability rated at 30 percent and a low back disability, are of sufficient severity to preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment. Therefore, the appeal is granted as the appellant meets the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability and foot disability.

The Board previously granted a 30 percent rating for bilateral pes planus from March 25, 1996 through January 6, 2000 but denied a current evaluation in excess of 30 percent. The Court ordered the case remanded to the RO due to further development being needed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a left foot disorder, finding that her disorders are developmental defects and not disabilities for which service connection can be granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was granted, effective from March 11, 1992. The RO considered newly received service medical records that documented the veteran's in-service treatment for pes planus during his initial active duty for training.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral pes planus and clubfoot existed prior to service, but superimposed injury during service resulted in degenerative arthritis. Service connection is granted for bilateral subtalar joint and rear foot arthritis.

The veteran's right foot disability has been granted a 30 percent rating effective from November 1, 1999. His chronic headaches have also been granted a 30 percent rating since May 21, 1997.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's heart disability, duodenal ulcer, lung disability (spot on lung), right hip disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral foot disability. The headaches were also not granted as service-connected.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, left knee disability, and left ankle and foot disability. The right heel disability is rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than April 13, 1999 for a 100% rating for PTSD based on an initial award and denied his claims for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus with calluses and hammertoes and tinea pedis.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal due to his death, and no service connection was granted for poor circulation in both legs or bilateral pes planus.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus due to new evidence showing pre-existing conditions during service. Service connection is granted as the veteran's condition was aggravated by his military service.