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

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the Veteran's claimed bilateral pes planus, as there was no clinical diagnosis provided in the initial decision. The claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 50 percent for plantar fasciitis was denied. The effective date remains November 30, 2023, as it is based on the date he submitted his intent to file a claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus condition did not permanently worsen during his active-duty service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's entitlement to Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits is established, but he does not meet the requirements for a 100% benefit level due to his discharge being from active duty for reasons other than service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for bilateral flat feet with plantar fasciitis has been dismissed.,A 10 percent rating, but no higher, is granted for left-sided shin splints and right-sided shin splints.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot hallux valgus and pes planus, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for any of the claimed conditions and thus, service connection is denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues due to untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The issues of service connection for Pes Planus, Tinnitus, and Headaches will be further evaluated.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in duty to assist and incomplete medical opinions. The right foot disability claim is being addressed, including considering a congenital defect theory of entitlement.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting right foot condition of bunions, plantar fasciitis, and a calcaneal bone spur was aggravated by active duty service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right foot disabilities, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis and sleep apnea was granted due to timely filing of a Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection were dismissed as withdrawn.,Service connection was granted for acquired bilateral pes planus on a direct basis.

The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 100 percent for PTSD effective April 3, 2024, and assigned an earlier effective date of August 29, 2024, for allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's claim for DEA benefits and a higher initial rating for bilateral pes planus is denied.

The Board found no evidence of a current bilateral foot pain disorder related to service and denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination opinions. The Veteran is seeking treatment for his left foot hallux valgus, pes planus, right fifth finger traumatic injury with arthritis, but the VA examinations did not consider all relevant evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates were denied. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left forearm pain, lumbosacral strain (claimed as lower back pain), and bilateral foot disabilities due to pre-existing duty-related injuries. The VA examiner is requested to consider the Veteran's STRs and his lay statements regarding in-service duties, injuries, and symptoms.