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

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing pes planus did not worsen during service, and thus could not be granted service connection. The claim for residuals of a right great toe injury was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the previous denial in 1988.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes was denied as his disabilities did not meet the criteria for such a rating.

The veteran's PTSD and left foot disability have been granted increased ratings, with the PTSD rated at 50 percent disabling effective April 16, 1996.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board had no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a chronic right foot disability, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities or chronic residuals from injuries sustained during active service.

The Board denied reopening the claim for migraine headaches, but granted increased ratings of 10% for both low back disability and left foot disability. The veteran's testimony regarding his disabilities was considered in determining these decisions.

The Board has granted a separate rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected left foot disability and a separate rating of 20 percent for her right foot disability, both characterized by pain.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right foot injury, an eye injury and an ulcer disorder due to lack of evidence supporting these claims. The claim for service connection for residuals of a bilateral leg injury is well-grounded.

The veteran's bilateral pes planus and hypertension were found to have been aggravated during service, warranting service connection. The left hip bursitis is currently rated at 10 percent due to constant pain.

The veteran's appeal is about an initial evaluation for his service-connected bilateral foot condition, specifically hammertoes with claw foot and pes planus. The RO has requested further development to determine if the veteran's hallux valgus should be considered part of this disability.

The Board has found that the veteran's claims of service connection for foot and stomach disabilities are not well grounded, as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's disabilities, including bilateral pes planus, degenerative changes of the right knee, and an umbilical hernia, did not prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment prior to February 28, 1995. As a result, his claim for pension benefits was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements for assignment of a permanent and total disability rating under VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Board denied an increased rating for bilateral pes planus, finding that the veteran's disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disability and shortening of the right leg, as his claims are not well-grounded.

The Board denied service connection for internal bleeding and bilateral foot disability, as well as an increased evaluation for tinnitus. The veteran's claims were found to be not well-grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an extension of a convalescent rating beyond February 29, 1996, finding that there was no evidence documenting post-surgical convalescence.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for bilateral flat feet, finding that the disability is currently manifested by moderate symptoms and does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's lumbar strain, chondromalacia patellae (bilateral), residuals of right ankle sprain, and flat feet. The RO assigned a 10 percent evaluation to each condition effective from July 1996.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation to 30 percent for the veteran's bilateral pes planus, finding that the condition more nearly approximates the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected plantar wart and soft corn of the right foot, as well as his fungal infection between the fourth and fifth toes. The RO previously granted a 10 percent rating for each condition.