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

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, resulting in the dismissal of all issues.

The Veteran's right foot disability, lumbar spine disability, left and right lower extremity radiculopathies have been granted increased ratings with the right foot receiving a 30% rating, the lumbar spine a 40%, left lower extremity radiculopathy involving femoral nerve and sciatic nerve each receiving a 20%, and right lower extremity radiculopathy involving femoral and sciatic nerves each receiving a 60%. The Veteran's TDIU claim has also been granted effective from August 16, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, bilateral hand disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral foot disability.,Service connection is denied for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and SMC at the housebound rate due to insufficient development of the record, including obtaining a new VA medical opinion from an orthopedist or podiatrist regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet, finding that there was no credible evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to his current condition.

The Board denied service connection for testicular hypofunction and denied an increased rating for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's testicular hypofunction was not found to be a disability for VA purposes, and his bilateral pes planus was rated at the maximum allowable under the applicable criteria.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence sufficient to readjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability (including plantar fasciitis and/or pes planus) has been received. The AOJ should readjudicate the claim in the first instance.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and an increased rating for persistent depressive disorder have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the service-connected right hip dysplasia and the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder. The examiner must provide an opinion on causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are granted, except for stomach disorder, erectile dysfunction, neck disorder, migraine headaches, bilateral pes planus, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety), back disability, and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis, left knee disability, and left ankle disability have been granted. The conditions are found to be related to service.

The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis and right foot residuals of frostbite have been granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral flat feet (previously claimed as bilateral foot condition) and left hip osteoarthritis are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his left foot, right foot, and lower back disabilities due to an incomplete hearing transcript.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have caused him to be in need of regular aid and attendance, which has been granted for special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including cough and sore throat, muscle condition, right foot disability, right forearm disability, and stomachache. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right pes planus was denied. The effective date of the increased rating from 20 percent to February 12, 2020, is also denied.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the increase in his right pes planus disability rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and thoracic spine levoscoliosis were denied as there is no evidence of a claim prior to May 16, 2022. The effective dates for these conditions are set at May 16, 2022.

The Veteran was awarded service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis and a 10% rating, effective January 13, 2023. The decision is based on the May 2024 Rating Decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for fibromyalgia, right knee disability, neck disability, right hip disability, right elbow disability, and bilateral foot disability due to potential service connection under the PACT Act. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to burn pits in Somalia.