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

The veteran was granted service connection for blurred vision disability but denied for pes planus, sleep apnea, asthma, avitaminosis, obesity, and right knee strain. The claims for carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathy, Gulf War illnesses, left knee strain, and plantar fasciitis were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, hypertension, and sleep apnea were denied. The claims for a left knee disorder and tinnitus were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus (flatfoot) and left ankle strain was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain more evidence and ensure a complete record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left shoulder disability were denied. The claims for right shoulder disability, bilateral foot disability, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), right elbow disability, left elbow disability, right wrist disability, and left wrist disability were remanded.

Service connection for gastrointestinal disability and tinnitus is granted. Service connection for left ankle, right ankle, and lumbar spine disabilities is denied. All other issues are remanded.

The Board denied all claims, including a higher rating for left foot plantar fasciitis and left tibia stress fracture, and service connection for a left knee disorder.

Service connection for bilateral pes planus is granted. The issues of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and right wrist disorder are remanded for further evaluation.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and lumbosacral strain was denied. Service connection for left knee strain, right knee strain, and bilateral pes planus (flat feet) was remanded.

The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was dismissed because the veteran already received the benefit. The claims for bilateral foot disability and sleep apnea were remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a recurrent left ankle injury is granted. Other claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board vacated its previous decisions and remanded the issues for further consideration. The Veteran's request for a hearing was not granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of several conditions, including PTSD and various physical disabilities. The Board found errors in the previous evaluations and ordered new examinations.

The veteran was granted a 70% rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and major depressive disorders. All other issues were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claim for higher ratings for shoulder and back conditions was denied, but a 10% rating for plantar fasciitis was granted effective February 16, 2023.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain new VA examinations and further evidentiary development.

Service connection for the left ankle disability was denied. All other issues were remanded for further development.

The Board remanded the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral peripheral neuropathy, and a right foot disability. The Veteran's claims are based on alleged herbicide agent exposure during his service at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Puerto Rico.

The Board denied service connection for peptic ulcer disease, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, hair loss, and hearing loss. The claims for other conditions were remanded.

The appeal to reduce the veteran's rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was dismissed because the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was premature and not valid.