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

The Veteran withdrew her appeals concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions and ratings. The appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been granted with a 30 percent disability rating. The claims for service connection for pes planus, verruca plantaris, and metatarsalgia have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and the failure to obtain relevant private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been dismissed as he requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, particularly regarding his shoulder disorders and nasal surgeries. The claims for service connection have been remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, hypertension, tinea pedis, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral hallux valgus. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and bilateral sciatica are remanded for further development.

The appeal for restoration of a 50 percent evaluation for bilateral plantar fasciitis, from June 1, 2021, is dismissed because the March 2021 rating decision reducing the evaluation to 30 percent became final.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to scheduling conflicts preventing VA examinations, and the claim for a higher rating based on multiple noncompensable disabilities is inextricably intertwined with other pending claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and entitlement to a compensable rating are being remanded due to the AOJ failing to provide proper notice of his right to a hearing. The Board will now instruct the AOJ to provide such notice.

The Board has granted service connection for benign lung nodules, calluses of both feet, flat feet, and hepatitis C. The effective dates are not specified as the claims were based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied, and the RO has granted service connection for PTSD, degenerative arthritis with degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome, left knee strain (claimed as left knee injury), left lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral pes planus, and asthma effective July 11, 2023.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a left shoulder disability is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at 50 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating permitted for acquired flatfoot. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus as the pre-existing condition did not increase in severity during service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, chronic ear infections, chronic allergic rhinitis, colon polyps, squamous cell carcinoma, and chronic headaches (to include as due to sinusitis) based on the lack of current diagnoses.,The Veteran's assertions were not considered competent evidence regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including psychiatric disability and various scars, have resulted in unemployability. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined rating of 80 percent.

The Veteran's right foot pes planus was restored to a 10 percent rating effective July 1, 2020. The evidence did not show actual improvement in the disability under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and plantar fasciitis, both secondary to his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities, has been granted.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain VA treatment records from his approved Veterans Choice Program and Community Care Program.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from May 9, 2023.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a low back condition, residuals of kidney cancer, bilateral flat feet, and bilateral knee conditions. The appeals are now pending again due to the need for additional examinations.