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

The Board remanded all issues to correct a duty to assist error. The Veteran's surviving spouse will be given notice of her right to a hearing and the claims will be readjudicated.

The appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the veteran is already rated at 100 percent for leukemia and there is no evidence showing they are unable to work due solely to another service-connected disability.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a foot disability manifested by foot pain. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated considering additional service treatment records.

The Board granted readjudication for several conditions due to new and relevant evidence. Some claims were denied, and others were remanded for further review.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus, both before and after December 9, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for plantar fasciitis and higher ratings for the veteran's right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy and right hip strain.

Service connection for tinnitus was granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was remanded due to new and relevant evidence.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error before reaching the claim's merits.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral pes planus is remanded to correct errors in the duty to assist. The Board will consider whether the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated during service.

The appeal for service connection of a bilateral foot disability is remanded because the VA did not properly assist the veteran and needs to conduct another medical examination.

The veteran was granted a 30% rating for GERD and a 50% rating for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis with arthritis and gout of the feet. All other claims were denied.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but remanded others for further review.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot disabilities, as well as right and left knee disabilities. The Board will consider new evidence in the adjudication of these claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted based on the PACT Act. All other claims were either dismissed, denied, or remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals for PTSD, distressed breath, and plantar fasciitis due to the veteran's request. The appeals for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a prostate condition were remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's bilateral ankle arthritis is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus, effective December 26, 1996.

The Board remanded the case to obtain a new medical opinion addressing the Veteran's claims of in-service foot pain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various foot, ankle, and hip disabilities due to inadequate examination findings and missing medical records. The Veteran contends his current conditions are related to his active-duty service or secondary to his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right foot disability and his service-connected knee disorders. The AOJ is instructed to attempt to locate the Veteran at an alternative address, complete necessary development, and provide a clarifying addendum opinion from an appropriate clinician.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence suggesting that the Veteran's service-connected pes planus may be aggravating his bilateral hallux valgus. The case will be returned for further development and an opinion on whether this secondary service connection is warranted.