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

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected pes planus does not warrant a compensable disability rating, as there is no evidence of significant symptoms or impairment.

The RO reduced the veteran's disability evaluation for residuals of bilateral trench foot from 20 percent to noncompensable due to improvement in symptoms, and there was no evidence of CUE.

The Board found that the evidence in its entirety was sufficient to establish that pes planus clearly and unmistakably pre-existed active duty and was not aggravated thereby, leading to the severance of service connection for pes planus. The veteran is now requesting a revision of this decision on grounds of clear and unmistakable error.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for pes planus due to new and material evidence submitted since the last denial. The issue of whether the veteran engaged in combat with the enemy during service is also addressed.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus due to insufficient evidence and a need for additional development.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly address the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound was denied because he does not meet the criteria for such benefits, as his disabilities do not render him unable to care for his daily personal needs without assistance from others.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a decision can be made on the veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for pes planus. This includes obtaining medical records and conducting an examination to assess the severity of the veteran's condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating for bilateral pes planus and service connection for back, ankle, and knee disabilities secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated by his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal for increased evaluations of his service-connected left foot disability and PTSD was denied. The RO found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to January 17, 1995; after February 28, 1995, and before January 26, 1999; and after May 31, 1999.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right ear hearing loss, decreased visual acuity in the right eye, flat feet, and broken arches were not incurred or aggravated during his active military service. The claim for these conditions is therefore denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral pes planus, with myalgia of both legs, currently rated at 30 percent, is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected low back disability, right ankle fracture residuals, and plantar fasciitis.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a TDIU, finding that he was unemployable due to nonservice-connected disabilities. The RO is instructed to obtain treatment records and conduct further examinations to determine if the veteran's service-connected conditions alone prevent him from working.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that new evidence did not warrant reopening his claims. The left knee arthritis was rated at 10 percent, while the right knee disorder and flat feet were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of a left inguinal hernia and flat feet, as well as his claim for an increased rating for sinus condition. The evidence did not support the presence of these conditions during or after service.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus did not worsen during service and denied his claim for service connection. The left foot injury was also denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The effective date of the rating decision was not addressed.