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

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, left foot disability, and right foot disability as the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities related to in-service events or exposure.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, remanded the claims for left ear hearing loss, a left foot disability, and a lumbar spine disability.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that his foot pain began during active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee degenerative arthritis and right heel spurs with plantar fasciitis, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current severity of these conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, left foot hallux rigidus, and right foot hallux rigidus due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the first indication of the condition was 12 years after separation from service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, right lumbar radiculopathy, and right foot disability as there was no new and relevant evidence to warrant readjudication.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for a left foot, right foot, and left shoulder disability due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability or a link to service.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease under the PACT Act and dismissed the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome. The claims for bilateral pes planus and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on a basis other than the PACT Act were remanded.

The Board remands the case for a VA foot examination to determine the nature and severity of the service-connected foot disabilities, as the current examination is found to be inadequate.

The Board granted service connection for left foot hallux valgus and left foot plantar fasciitis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability, and a 20 percent rating was assigned for residual right knee arthroscopy, right knee plica excision by arthrotomy.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder and bilateral foot disorder as further development is needed.

The appeal for a compensable initial rating for left flat foot (pes planus) was withdrawn by the Veteran and is therefore dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, tension headaches, right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions as the notice of disagreement was not filed within a year from the mailing of the rating decisions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and plantar fasciitis due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for sinusitis as moot, denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, and remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for bilateral pes planus and denied higher ratings for left and right foot hammertoes, as well as compensable ratings for right and left foot hallux valgus.

The Board remands multiple issues related to service connection and rating of various conditions, including migraine headaches, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and others.

The Board granted a separate compensable evaluation of 20 percent for right tarsal tunnel syndrome affecting the anterior crural (femoral) nerve and a separate compensable evaluation of 30 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis, while denying increased evaluations in excess of 10 percent for right and left tarsal tunnel syndrome.