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

Service connection for sinusitis was denied. The claims for GERD, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral pes planus were remanded for further consideration.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left foot disability, right foot disability, and right ankle disability. The evidence did not show that these conditions were related to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a low back condition was granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral pes planus, and right knee condition were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disabilities, including conditions like pes planus and plantar fasciitis, has been granted based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition during military service.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including depressive disorder, insomnia, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and loss of balance in the heels.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since March 31, 2017. The Board remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to March 31, 2017.

The appeal for service connection of plantar fasciitis was dismissed because the VA already granted this benefit.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Claims for bilateral foot disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability were denied. Claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, and sleep apnea were remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, and a skin condition were granted. The claim for a foot disability was denied.