Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeals for an initial compensable rating for athletes' foot and a greater than 30 percent rating for bilateral pes planus have been dismissed due to untimely VA Form 10182 submissions.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for gastrointestinal disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability due to deficiencies in the VA medical opinions provided. The appellant's lay statements will be considered along with the existing evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is related to his service-connected knee conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right ankle disabilities, finding that the Veteran's lay statements regarding continuous symptoms both in and since separation from service are credible. The evidence is approximately balanced as to whether these disabilities are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from maintaining employment in the construction industry, and he was able to work with accommodations such as sedentary work and frequent breaks. The Board denied his claim for a TDIU.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for the appellant's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The right knee disability was continued at a 10% rating, and the appeal regarding the eye disability is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, plantar fasciitis with heel exostoses/spur formation and osteoarthritis in the left foot, and plantar fasciitis with heel exostoses/spur formation and osteoarthritis in the right foot. The conditions are deemed to have been incurred during active service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and bilateral pes planus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left ankle ligament sprain.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral pes planus, left foot bunion, and right foot bunion due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether these conditions preexisted service or were aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right knee disability, hypertension, headaches, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and a sleep disorder due to an error in providing notice of the right to a hearing.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for a right foot disability and an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, and low back disabilities have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including psychiatric disorders and sleep conditions, as well as right knee, left hip, and right hip conditions, are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal.,Service connection is granted for obstructive sleep apnea, with the Board finding that it was due to service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus (flat feet) due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's preexisting condition worsened during service.

The Veteran's GERD, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, and bilateral pes planus are all granted as service connected due to aggravation of preexisting conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, flat feet, unspecified anxiety disorder, and bottom lip scar.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a bilateral foot disability and migraine disability, both secondary to existing service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection for traumatic brain injury is granted, and he is awarded a higher level of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected PTSD and additional disabilities.

An effective date of July 1, 2020 is granted for Total Disability Rating based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).,An effective date of July 1, 2020 is also granted for basic eligibility for Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) due to permanent and total service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, and his left and right foot disabilities are each rated at 10 percent. The appeals for increased ratings have been denied.