Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral flat feet prior to November 10, 2022, and in excess of 50 percent thereafter.

The Board granted service connection for RIGHT foot accessory navicular syndrome, RIGHT lower extremity shin splints, LEFT lower extremity shin splints, and bilateral foot pes planus based on in-service aggravation of a preexisting condition. The Board also granted an increased rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's RIGHT and LEFT hip sprains based on limitation of thigh extension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including back, knee, and foot conditions, prevent him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Board granted the restoration of a 50 percent rating for bilateral pes planus and osteoarthritis, effective January 21, 2024.

The appeal was dismissed due to the improper docketing in the modernized review system under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral flat feet (pes planus) and back pain as secondary to flat feet for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board dismissed the claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for bilateral pes planus, neck disability, and low back disability.

The Board granted an effective date of March 8, 2023 for the award of service connection for plantar fasciitis. The claims for angina pectoris, kidney disability, liver disability, and skin cancer were remanded.

The Board denied initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a right foot scar due to insufficient evidence of severity required for a compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for left and right ankle disabilities manifested by pain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral hip osteoarthritis.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board dismissed the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for multi-joint arthritis and service connection for right ankle tendonitis as duplicative of another appeal already pending before the Board, while denying a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, low back disability, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral shin splints to correct duty to assist errors.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, resulting in the dismissal of these matters.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding claims for service connection for sinus bradycardia, plantar fasciitis, and a left knee disorder.

The Board remands all the issues for further development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and providing additional forms to the Veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for pes planus, bilateral, finding that there was no evidence of an increase in disability during service.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including alopecia, bilateral bunions, wrist and hip disabilities, knee and lower extremity disabilities, depression, back disability, cyst removal of the right hand, plantar fasciitis, and a heart murmur with palpitations, as there was no evidence of current diagnoses or that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus of the left foot, as there was no evidence of permanent worsening during service. The claims for a top of the foot disability and a left hip disability were remanded.

The appeal was dismissed for failure to file a Notice of Disagreement within one year of the denial of service connection for GERD, plantar fasciitis, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claim for headaches was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.