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

The Veteran's claims for Parkinson's Disease and Bladder Cancer have been withdrawn. Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, left lower extremity, myasthenia gravis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), blood clots of the left leg, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are all remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for colon polyps, TMJ disorder, bilateral foot disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for pes planus, specifically whether bilateral foot corns aggravated the Veteran's pes planus and whether the increase in severity during service was clearly and unmistakably due to the natural progression of the disease.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of left knee injury and pes planus has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The claim for migraine headaches remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a failure to provide adequate notice and assistance in scheduling VA examinations.

The Board denied eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the March 2025 rating decision because the Veteran owed a debt to the government, which exceeded the amount of past due benefits.

The Board has denied service connection for pes planus due to the lack of a current diagnosis. The low back disability claim is remanded as there are errors in satisfying a regulatory or statutory duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (LLE), and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (RLE) due to a duty to assist error in obtaining adequate opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right knee condition, hypertension, and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's STRs show elevated blood pressure levels during service, which may be related to his current hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's plantar fasciitis was aggravated by his service-connected bilateral knees and thoracolumbar spine disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for left knee degenerative joint disease with meniscal tear, right knee disability (including arthritis, limited flexion, swelling, and instability), and bilateral pes planus.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis or functional loss related to the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal. The VA examinations and opinions obtained were inadequate as they did not address whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service, including exposure to burn pits or other toxins.

The Veteran's bilateral foot plantar fasciitis and degenerative arthritis have been granted an initial 30 percent rating, effective October 15, 2010.

The Veteran's migraines are granted as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. The Board has also remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the remaining issues.

The Veteran's right knee condition and bilateral foot conditions are remanded for further development as the VA examiners' opinions were inadequate due to reliance on service treatment records that were silent for complaints, diagnoses or treatments related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral flatfoot (pes planus), and obstructive sleep apnea are pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to pes planus and lower back conditions are being remanded due to the submission of new medical evidence. The left ankle and knee disabilities have been rated appropriately.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including obtaining medical records from Physician Group of Capital Health Plan and Dr. L at NF Orthopedics Sports Medicine.