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

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted service connection. Service connection for PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and bilateral flatfoot are denied. A disability rating of 40 percent for back disability is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability and right ankle disability are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is also granted as service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's foot pain onset during active service and is related to his current condition.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected left foot plantar fasciitis and other foot conditions. The Board has determined that these issues should be remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee injury pain. The claims of service connection for sleep apnea and pes planus are remanded due to the need for a VA examination considering toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including as secondary to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied, and his TDIU claim from July 22, 2022 was granted.

The Board denied service connection for left elbow tendinitis, bladder disability, epididymitis, penile condition/vasectomy, left testicular disability, right foot disability, left knee disability, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, and right ankle sprain/right shoulder disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus, left foot hallux valgus, and right foot hallux valgus are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for eligibility under the PCAFC program due to a lack of proper notice and an inadequate medical opinion. The AOJ must provide complete notice as required by law, including identification of findings favorable to the claimant and elements not satisfied leading to the denial.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and lower back condition, as well as plantar fasciitis, is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand arthritis, left foot pes planus and plantar fasciitis, and left hand arthritis. The case is being remanded to further develop the evidence related to these issues.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on aid and attendance is granted, with the effective date set at October 11, 2021.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service, and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.,There is no evidence of a current low back disability or sleep apnea in the record. The Board denied service connection for these conditions as there was no diagnosis during or after service.,The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis is related to his active service, and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.,Service connection for a back disability remains denied.

Service connection is granted for asthma, allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea, left foot plantar fasciitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, and left knee condition prior to August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed due to untimely filings. The Board also found the AOJ decisions on kidney stones and gastrointestinal symptoms insufficient, requiring further examination.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, low back disability, bilateral foot disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability are being remanded due to the inability to obtain relevant private treatment records. The Veteran will be notified of the issue with his authorization and given an opportunity to provide new information or submit the records himself.

The Board has determined that new medical opinions are needed to address whether the Veteran's claimed disabilities are related to service, including as due to overuse or wear and tear. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

Service connection has been granted for left shoulder strain and right foot plantar fasciitis.,The case is remanded for further review of the right shoulder condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot and right lower extremity nerve disabilities began during active service or within one year of separation, warranting service connection. However, there is no persuasive evidence linking her current right shoulder disability to an in-service injury, event, or disease.