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

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and a higher rating for hypertension.

The Board remanded all issues to correct errors in the VA's duty to assist, including inadequate nexus opinions and lack of required examinations.

The Board remanded all issues to correct errors in assisting the veteran, including obtaining missing records.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral pes planus was remanded to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding aggravation.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, depressive disorder to include sleep disorder, GERD, and plantar fasciitis were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for increased PTSD rating and Dependents' Educational Assistance. Service connection for right foot disability was also denied. However, the issues of service connection for vertigo, headaches, and TDIU were remanded.

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for various disabilities due to inadequate development and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot disabilities, and right and left ankle disabilities were denied. The claim for a sleep disorder and special monthly compensation was remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis and left foot metatarsalgia and left foot plantar fasciitis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral ankle disabilities.

The Board remanded the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and a higher rating thereafter. The claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability was granted and is no longer in appellate status.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings and special compensation due to missing records from community providers.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was dismissed because the Veteran failed to submit the required VA Form 21-8940 within one year of the VA's request.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of bilateral pes planus due to outstanding records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The appeal for service connection of a bilateral foot disability has been remanded. The Board needs more evidence to determine if the Veteran's pre-existing pes planus was aggravated during service.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a right hip disability. The Veteran's claim was reopened based on new and relevant evidence, but additional medical opinions are needed.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was granted. The claim for an anxiety condition was remanded for further evaluation.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. All other conditions are denied or remanded.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was granted with an effective date of January 20, 2016. The claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities were remanded for further review.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for back condition, neck condition, and bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with all available evidence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, and various finger disabilities were denied. Claims related to foot disabilities were remanded.