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

Service connection for bilateral pes planus is granted. Other claims are remanded for further development.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and right leg strain was denied, but a separate 10 percent rating for recurrent subluxation of the right knee was granted.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's left hip, right hip, right knee, left knee, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal and reinstated his 50% disability rating for bilateral pes planus effective May 24, 2022.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain adequate VA examinations and medical opinions.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for migraine headaches was denied. The veteran was granted a higher rating for migraine headaches but denied higher ratings for rhinitis and other conditions. Some issues were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disability and foot disabilities were denied. The claim for chronic sinusitis was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for thrombocytopenia purpura and higher ratings for several other conditions due to lack of evidence or failure to attend scheduled VA examinations.

The appeal was dismissed without prejudice because the veteran died before a decision could be made. The claims can be resumed by an eligible person within one year of the veteran's death.

The veteran's claims for increased rating of migraine headaches and service connection for left knee, right knee, right hip, and syncope were denied. The claims for heart condition and bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis were remanded.

Service connection for the veteran's left foot disability is granted. The case is remanded for further examination regarding the right foot disability.

The Board remanded all issues for further development, including VA examinations and medical opinions to determine the nature and etiology of each claimed condition.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and/or opinions. The Veteran's conditions will be re-evaluated with proper diagnostic testing.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance was granted starting from October 12, 2017. The appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for bilateral foot disability and a higher rating for the right knee disability was denied or remanded.

Service connection for a bilateral knee condition and obstructive sleep apnea was denied. Service connection for heel spur and plantar fasciitis of the feet, metatarsalgia was granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder was dismissed because it had already been granted. The claim for service connection for flat feet was denied.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including lung disability, bronchitis, and psychiatric disorders. Some issues were dismissed, and others were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claim for service connection for depression was denied. The claims for headaches, back condition, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left elbow condition, left knee condition, and right knee condition were remanded for further development.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle sprain and obstructive sleep apnea were granted. The claims for bilateral foot disability and hypothyroidism were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of neck, left elbow, left ankle disorders, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to errors in the VA's duty to assist.