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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus with arthritis due to non-compliance with previous instructions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, left knee disability, left foot disability, and right ankle disability. The claim for esophageal disability is remanded.

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for various conditions due to inadequate examinations and missing records.

Service connection for bilateral flat foot and migraine headaches is granted.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded. The Board needs more medical evidence to decide the claim.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, right foot plantar fasciitis, neck condition, back condition, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disability and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The Veteran must undergo VA examinations to evaluate these conditions.

The Board remanded the case to correct a duty to assist error. A new examination is needed to determine the severity of the veteran's bilateral pes planus without considering medication effects.

The Board dismissed all claims due to an error in docketing.

The veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for several conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all claims.

The Board remanded all issues to the VA for further examination. The Veteran's service in Southwest Asia will be considered.

The Board denied service connection for right foot, left foot, and sleep apnea disabilities due to lack of current diagnoses. The claims for carotid artery blockage, residuals of lung cancer, residuals of neck cancer, and acquired psychiatric disability were remanded for further action.

The Board denied increased ratings for left plantar fasciitis, Peyronie's disease with erectile dysfunction and varicocele, and right ankle tendinitis. The claims for service connection for eustachian tube disorder and urinary condition were remanded.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for several conditions were denied, but some issues related to service connection and ratings were remanded for further review.

The Board granted the Veteran's petition to readjudicate claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities, including plantar fasciitis, and an acquired psychiatric disability, including adjustment disorder with anxiety. All issues were remanded for further adjudication.

The VA denied service connection for left and right hand disabilities but remanded decisions on other conditions including hypertension, stroke, ED, arthritis, gout in both feet, and lower back disability.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of right and left foot disabilities due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a left foot disability. The VA needs to get a better medical opinion on whether the veteran's left foot issues are related to his service.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was granted. The veteran will receive a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and hearing loss. Other claims were remanded for further evaluation.