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

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis and bone spurs was granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent from March 3, 2020 to August 6, 2024. The claim for a higher rating is denied as of August 6, 2024.

Service connection for bilateral pes planus, lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is granted.,Readjudication of the claims for service connection for a right wrist scar and a right wrist muscle injury are warranted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for pes planus and obstructive sleep apnea due to improper docketing of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records from his Air Force Reserve service. The Board cannot make a decision without verifying the dates of service and obtaining any relevant medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 12, 2023.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his in-service foot pain. Service connection was denied for cervical spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot plantar fasciitis and migraines due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records, including a lack of color photographs of his scars. The claims are being returned to the agency that made the initial decision.

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

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received with respect to all the service connection claims on appeal. The claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and medical opinions to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for bowel incontinence, bilateral foot disability (plantar fasciitis), and tinnitus have been denied. The appeal seeking service connection for a kidney disability has been remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and a skin disability, to include pseudofolliculitis barbae, require additional development due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus (flat feet) is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for bilateral flat feet due to a duty to assist error, as there was no notice given to the Veteran regarding a scheduled VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance for his spouse, finding that she did not meet the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.352(a) due to her ability to leave the house with assistance.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided in August 2018 are insufficient and remands these claims for additional evaluations to determine if the Veteran's claimed disabilities were incurred during his active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, residuals of a right hand second MCP fracture, left knee disorder, right arm disorder, right knee disorder, left arm disorder, and residuals of an injury to the front teeth and gums. The Board has also remanded for further examinations regarding service connection for celiac disease and asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's IBS, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain, and bloating are granted with an initial noncompensable (0 percent) evaluation.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during Gulf War service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right elbow disorder was denied. The rating claims for cervical strain, thoracolumbar back strain, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and right ankle inversion laxity with instability were all denied. Migraine headaches did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Veteran's appeal for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant was denied as they do not meet the criteria based on their service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding all service connection issues except for the increased rating for unspecified headaches, which was previously denied. The appeal is dismissed.