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

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right shoulder, right-hand, left-hand, right foot, and left foot disabilities as there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to March 10, 2020 for bilateral pes planus due to outstanding VA treatment records and an addendum opinion without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and dismissed appeals for initial disability ratings, with the exception of remanding certain claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as remanded several other issues for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for Meniere's disease and a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board granted service connection for chronic headaches and an initial evaluation of 20 percent, but no higher, for right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), while denying service connection for dermatitis, tremors of the right hand, and other conditions.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for a bilateral ankle and foot disability, finding that the evidence did not warrant reconsideration under 38 C.F.R. § 3.156(c) and that an earlier effective date was otherwise not warranted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss, right knee disorder, tinnitus, and others, as the evidence did not support a finding of chronicity or etiology related to military service.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and lumbar strain, as the earliest pending claims were filed on July 20, 2009.

The appeal for higher ratings for bilateral tinea pedis with left plantar warts and left testicular cyst was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for left ulnar nerve neuropathy from November 14, 2010, to November 13, 2011, but the claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent from November 14, 2011, was denied.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral foot disability, including foot neuroma, plantar fasciitis, and pes planus, as an adequate medical opinion has not been provided.

The Board granted service connection for the aggravation of bilateral pes planus, finding that the condition worsened during active service.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for various conditions and denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and a vestibular disorder. An initial rating of 10 percent was granted for right ankle degenerative arthritis.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition increased in severity during his active service. The hypertension claim was remanded due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for arthritis in both feet and bilateral pes planus to ensure VA complies with its duty to assist by obtaining an adequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence and duty to assist errors.

The veteran has withdrawn the appeals for service connection for plantar fasciitis, left elbow, and respiratory condition.

The Board granted a separate 10 percent disability evaluation for bilateral plantar fasciitis and remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, a right shoulder condition, a cervical strain, a lumbar strain, allergic rhinitis, TMJ with bruxism, ventral hernia, and ganglion cyst prior to March 24, 2020. However, it granted an initial 50 percent rating for bilateral pes planus from February 7, 2021, a 30 percent rating for TMJ, and 20 percent ratings for ventral hernia and ganglion cyst.