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

The Board has determined that the appellant's bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus and upper respiratory infections were aggravated by his military service, warranting a grant of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis and dyspepsia with gastroesophageal reflux disease, finding that the veteran's symptoms were present in service and have continued since then.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected left and right foot disabilities are currently evaluated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 5284. The evidence does not support a higher evaluation for these conditions.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a temporary total convalescent rating under paragraph 30 benefits, finding that he did not meet the criteria for such benefits after February 1, 1996.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine was granted. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for bipolar disorder was also granted, with a 30 percent evaluation effective from February 1, 1993. Other claims were continued at their prior evaluations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a scheduled VA examination being cancelled and the veteran not reporting for it. The RO must ensure that all notification and development actions required by the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 are completed.

The veteran's bilateral pes planus was first manifested in service and is considered to have been incurred therein. The Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the claim for entitlement to service connection for the residuals of a right wrist injury due to lack of timely filing of a substantive appeal. The left eye claim was not reopened as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired foot disorder, finding that his pre-existing foot disorders did not worsen during service and there is no evidence of frostbite or cold exposure causing current foot problems.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the reopening of the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and bilateral pes planus with calluses.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral pes planus disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of a crush injury to the right foot with traumatic arthritis are rated at 20 percent, and his skin disorder is granted as new and material evidence has been submitted. The dental issue will be addressed in a separate remand.

The veteran's combined schedular rating is 70 percent or greater, and his service-connected disabilities render him unemployable. The claims for increased ratings are granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for low back strain, bilateral flat feet, hepatitis, and chronic gastritis. The decision is based on a lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a link to military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for pes planus due to new evidence provided by a private physician. The issue is now on the merits.

The veteran's service-connected plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur have been awarded compensable initial ratings of 10 percent.

The RO denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for flat feet. The case is being returned to the RO for further administrative review due to improper file review.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for pes planus and plantar fasciitis, finding no evidence of these conditions during or after service.

The Board has determined that the veteran currently does not have bilateral plantar warts and therefore, a compensable evaluation is denied.