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

The veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and dry eye syndrome were granted. Other claims, including those for appendectomy scars, PTSD, and an eating disorder, were denied or remanded.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of multiple conditions was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board remanded the case to correct errors in the severance of service connection for pes planus and to re-evaluate the rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions but remanded the claim for psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Service connection for left and right ankle disabilities was denied. Entitlement to service connection for right and left foot pes planus was remanded.

The veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates was dismissed. Some rating increases were granted, some denied, and others remanded.

The Board remanded all issues to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors and to secure necessary examinations and medical opinions.

The veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches has been granted. The decision is based on the relationship between the veteran's migraine headaches and their already service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder with insomnia disorder.

The veteran's request for an increased rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease was denied. The claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right and left foot disabilities, including hallux valgus (bunions) and pes planus.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of foot conditions were denied. The claims for service connection of hernias were remanded for further examination.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral flat feet is remanded. The VA will schedule a medical examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current foot disability.

The appeal for an increased rating of the veteran's right foot disability is remanded. The Board found a duty to assist error and ordered a new VA examination.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for intervertebral disc syndrome, degenerative disc disease, and lumbosacral strain was denied. Service connection for Meniere's disease and sinusitis was also denied. Other issues were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but remanded decisions on bilateral primary open angle glaucoma and vitreous degeneration due to participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) and an anxiety disorder.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for plantar fasciitis in the right foot.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to inadequate medical opinions. The veteran will receive new medical examinations.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and service connection for various conditions, citing incomplete records and the need for further evidentiary development.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's right and left foot tarsal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and metatarsalgia. The decision was based on the evidence showing that the veteran's current foot pain is related to his military service.

The Board remanded all issues to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors and obtain necessary medical records.