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

The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the condition was aggravated by the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus (flat feet) but denied service connection for left and right knee conditions, diagnosed as strains.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, granted a separate 20 percent rating for right knee instability from March 14, 2022, and denied service connection for insomnia. The appeal also includes remanded claims for secondary service connection for various conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left knee strain with effusion, right knee strain with effusion, and bilateral foot pes planus with calcaneal spurs due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his active service.

The Board denied service connection for a left elbow disability, left hip disability, and plantar fasciitis as there was no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for a right foot disability and left foot disability as they require further development, including a VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied ratings in excess of 50 percent for chronic sinusitis, 10 percent for tinnitus, and 30 percent for cervical strain. It granted an initial rating of at least 10 percent for right tibia fracture residuals effective January 26, 2018, and at least 20 percent effective June 2, 2021. The Board remanded several other issues including secondary service connection claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for the dismissal of previously granted conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and erectile dysfunction as the evidence did not support that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's bilateral pes planus based on the evidence showing extreme tenderness and severe pain that are not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, right knee strain, and left knee strain as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including OSA, bilateral hearing loss, shoulder and spine disabilities, right foot disability, CAD, HTN, and gallbladder removal residuals.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining private medical records and additional information regarding the Veteran's employment history.

The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for right ankle strain and service connection for bilateral pes planus, while remanding other issues.

The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's bilateral pes planus with linear scars and metatarsal, heel spurs and arthritis from November 15, 2011, to November 17, 2014.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including fatigue, arthritis due to trauma, bilateral hip disability, neurological disability of the lower extremities, and bilateral ankle and foot disabilities.

The appeal for service connection for headaches was dismissed, while the claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities were remanded.