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

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation in excess of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus from April 10, 2024, is denied. The effective date for the 50 percent rating remains April 10, 2024.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether his current condition is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left foot disability, including plantar fasciitis and fibromatosis, is related to service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a complete record, including an evaluation of his service-connected foot disabilities and their current severity.

The Board granted increased disability ratings of 30 percent for the service-connected left and right foot disabilities from March 23, 2011 to June 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, right upper extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, and degenerative arthritis of the right ankle as secondary to service-connected low back disabilities.,Service connection for hypertension was denied due to lack of chronic symptoms during active service and not related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for right foot, left foot, right knee, left knee, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities. The decision also includes a remand for service connection of right hip degenerative arthritis with trochanteric pain syndrome (includes trochanteric bursitis).

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in duty to assist and regulatory duties. The Veteran's OSA is being evaluated for its relationship to service, including his service-connected conditions and TERA exposure.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of your case. The Board cannot make a decision on these claims now.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was found to have moderate symptoms, not severe enough for a higher rating. The Board denied both the request for an increased evaluation and TDIU.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to restore service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that new and relevant evidence supports her claim of secondary aggravation.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the listed conditions, and the Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions began during or are related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to lack of a current diagnosis. The Veteran's claim for service connection for plantar fasciitis is remanded as the VA examination opinion was inadequate and did not consider in-service treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of service connection for right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, bilateral pes planus, left foot status post ORIF, left knee strain, and low back disability.

The Board denied service connection for migraines, abdominal pain, right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, sinusitis, asthma, and chronic cough. The Veteran was found to have tension headaches but no current diagnosis of migraines.,There is evidence of a current disability in the form of diagnosed tension headaches.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all claimed conditions, including neck pain, PTSD, dry, irritated eyes, flat feet and plantar fasciitis, headaches, hip pain, a respiratory disability, shortness of breath, and a sinus disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and failure to consider the combat presumption. The appellant's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is being restored to a 10% disability rating.,Service connection for IBS has been granted.,Claims for service connection related to right knee, left knee, and bilateral foot disabilities are being readjudicated.,Claims for service connection related to skin disabilities of the feet are also being readjudicated.