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

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, sinusitis, rhinitis, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are granted service connection. The Veteran's BPPV is also granted on a secondary basis to her headaches. Service connection for bladder disability and hip disabilities is remanded.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 100%, but the appeal for TDIU and SMC Housebound was denied due to lack of a single service-connected disability rated as 100% or additional disabilities independently ratable at 60%.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus is being remanded due to the AOJ not providing notice of the right to a hearing.

The Veteran's neck/cervical strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and scars related to bilateral plantar fasciitis release surgery have been granted initial ratings of 20%, 30%, and 10% respectively.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disabilities, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left shoulder condition, hemorrhoids, tinnitus, perforated eardrums, and hearing loss do not meet the criteria for higher ratings or service connection at this time.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's PTSD, effective April 15, 2019. The Veteran is denied entitlement to a TDIU based solely on his PTSD.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, left knee injury, and low back injury claims have been dismissed.,A rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected right knee mild osteoarthritis status-post right lateral meniscectomy has been granted with an effective date of August 7, 2017.

The Board has found that the Veteran's bilateral leg and foot disabilities did not manifest within one year of separation from service, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptoms. The Veteran's current disabilities were diagnosed after service, but he failed to provide good cause for missing scheduled VA examinations. As such, his claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed knee disabilities, including thoracolumbar spine disability, are not related to service and have denied his claims for service connection.

The Board found new and relevant evidence did not support reopening the claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and lumbosacral strain, but acknowledged that the Veteran had current disabilities of these conditions. The decision is mixed as it denied one claim (bilateral plantar fasciitis) and granted another (lumbosacral strain).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his ability to perform most activities of daily living independently despite some limitations.

The Veteran's right lower extremity sciatic nerve pain in leg and gluteal region is granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.,The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted a 10 percent rating, with no relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error in determining service connection for a head injury, diagnosed as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Veteran's claims for bilateral pes cavus with hallux valgus and plantar fasciitis, tinnitus, and lumbosacral scoliosis and IVDS are denied due to lack of earlier effective dates.

The Veteran's limitations in performing activities of daily living are consistent with being unable to sustain himself in the community, warranting Tier 2 benefits under the PCAFC program.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right and left knee strains, chronic sinusitis, hypertension, and other conditions, rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since December 16, 2010. An effective date of December 16, 2010 is granted for the award of TDIU.

The Board has denied service connection for neck disability, bilateral foot disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include schizophrenia and PTSD) as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.,The Veteran did not provide good cause for missing scheduled VA examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted service connection. Service connection for PTSD is denied. The TDIU claim is granted, and the GI and right knee disability claims are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral plantar fasciitis disability began during service and has continued since, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected right foot disability, effective May 28, 2014.