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

The Veteran's appeals for initial ratings, effective dates, and TDIU are being remanded due to procedural issues. The Veteran is also requested to provide testimony before a Decision Review Officer (DRO).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased disability ratings of 30 percent each for left foot calluses and corns, and right foot calluses and corns. The increase in disability was found to have occurred after the claim was filed on December 1, 2009.

The Board has granted service connection for left heel spur and tinnitus, but denied service connection for left foot neuroma, plantar fascitis of the right foot, and plantar fascitis of the left foot.

The Veteran's left ankle and foot disabilities are granted service connection. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is denied a compensable rating, but the case is remanded for further evaluation of his pulmonary embolism.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed foot disabilities, specifically bilateral pes planus (flatfoot), hallux valgus, and gout. The examiner is requested to address whether these conditions are related to service or pre-existing conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right foot disabilities have been granted increased ratings of 10 percent from February 26, 2009.,Other issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including arthritis and pes planus, was not incurred or aggravated during service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen the claim for service connection for a chest infection with breathing problems was dismissed. The claims for service connection for left foot pain, left knee pain, high blood pressure, and various lower extremity disabilities were granted. The remaining issues of service connection for low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for left knee and right foot disabilities, but denied service connection for these conditions. The Veteran’s diabetes mellitus, Type II and peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to a recent Court decision regarding presumptive service connection for Vietnam-era veterans.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including bilateral hearing loss, bilateral pes planus, diverticulitis, hypertension, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), tendonitis, and urticaria as there was no current disability present.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorders, including neuropathy and pes planus, should be remanded due to a need for additional medical examination and treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, left knee meniscal tear, right knee osteoarthritis, and bilateral pes planus. The conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues include evaluating his service-connected Dupuytren's contracture, reopening his service connection claims for plantar fasciitis, pes cavus, hammer toes (left foot), hammer toes (right foot), and right proximal phalanx fracture.

The Board has remanded the cases of left foot disability, back disability, and prostate disability due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's statements regarding his symptoms and potential aggravation by service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, left hallux valgus, and hammertoes as these conditions were aggravated by military service.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and tinnitus. The remaining issues of service connection for various disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, plantar psoriasis, and a back disability. Additionally, the claim to reopen the service connection for plantar keratoderma is also being remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis was granted service connection as it was first diagnosed after separation from active duty. The Veteran's intermittent diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome) is currently rated at a 10% disability rating.,Service connection for hypertension remains pending and will be remanded to obtain additional medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected foot disabilities and depressive disorder are being remanded for additional examinations to assess their current severity.

The Veteran's bilateral foot dysfunction, diagnosed as Plantar Fascial Fibromatosis, is due to his active duty service. Service connection for left and right foot disorders has been granted.