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

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 0 percent, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that the Veteran met the schedular requirements for a TDIU from July 27, 2007.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for service connection for athlete's foot, heart condition, hypertension, lower back injury, bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right hand 4th metacarpal injury, right shoulder injury, and thyroid surgery. The decision was based on a late filing of the appeal request.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals as untimely, and no service connection was granted or denied.

The Veteran's service-connected HIV and related conditions have resulted in the effective loss of use of his left foot, meeting the criteria for automobile or adaptive equipment eligibility.

Service connection for left shoulder strain and hearing loss in the left ear is dismissed as they were withdrawn from appeal.,Service connection for eczema, atopic dermatitis, generalized anxiety disorder secondary to eczema, and migraine headaches secondary to eczema has been granted.

The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and a basilar skull fracture effective January 1, 1972.,An earlier effective date of November 9, 2023, is granted for the right hip osteoarthritis with limitation of flexion, extension, and impairment of thigh.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus and left foot enchondroma was denied. The effective date of the grant of service connection is set at June 15, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was dismissed. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for generalized anxiety disorder with bipolar disorder, but the claim of service connection for menstrual disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for additional clothing allowances for calendar year 2021 is being remanded due to unclear information regarding which specific items were granted or denied in the July 2021 decision. The AOJ needs to obtain and associate all relevant records, including private clinic records and application decisions from previous years.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, a right foot disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's current right foot disabilities need to be identified, and an opinion is needed regarding whether they are related to service. An addendum medical opinion is also required for the etiology of GERD.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet (pes planus) were aggravated during service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.,The Veteran reported experiencing tinnitus during active military service, which began in approximately 2021. The VA examiner concluded that it is less likely than not due to his military noise exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic rhinitis is granted. The claims for chronic sinusitis, generalized anxiety disorder, plantar fasciitis (bilateral), pes planus (bilateral), and bilateral hearing loss are denied.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis of both feet is rated at a maximum of 50 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code (DC) 5276. The condition more nearly approximates marked pronation and extreme tenderness of the plantar surfaces of both feet that is not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for right foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis is denied. The evidence does not show that the condition meets or approximates the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's request for service connection for migraine (headaches) is dismissed as he did not file a VA Form 10182 within one year of receiving notice of the December 2023 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder are as likely as not related to her active-duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating of left foot plantar fasciitis due to inadequate medical opinions, duty-to-assist errors, and lack of adequate examination reports. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and right foot plantar fasciitis are also being reviewed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for their right thumb disability, bilateral pes planus, spondylolisthesis (back disability), residual arthritis of the left wrist, radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve of the right and left lower extremities, and laceration scar of the third digit of the right hand. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, while his bilateral plantar fasciitis and right ankle disability are denied. The Veteran's left inguinal hernia does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus.,The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to higher ratings for lumbosacral strain with DDD and spondylosis, right knee sprain with residual mild chronic tendonitis and early osteoarthritis, and entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot pes planus, left foot pes planus, and right elbow lateral epicondylitis as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that these conditions were aggravated by service or otherwise related to military service.