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

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of recent VA examination, and thus an additional examination is needed to assess the current severity of the service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating or service connection in all cases.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's left foot lateral plantar fasciitis is granted as secondary to service-connected left foot hallux valgus. The issues of entitlement to a feet condition (bilateral), left knee condition, right knee condition, and right hand condition (to include thumb and fingers) are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluation of migraines and an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis are remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right hip osteoarthrosis, but denied his claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, to include hallux valgus, pes cavus, and calcaneal enthesophytes.

The Board found no evidence of a low back disability during service and denied service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his foot and knee disabilities, as well as their relationship to service. The AOJ must provide an addendum opinion addressing these issues.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for various conditions, including kidney stones, shoulder injuries, foot and ankle issues, and back problems. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will consider the new evidence provided by the Veteran and any additional evidence submitted during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral flatfoot (pes planus) was denied as he is already receiving the highest schedular rating available.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's right hand fingers condition is granted service connection, while the heart murmur and diabetes mellitus type II are denied. Other conditions remain unresolved.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee ankylosis, right foot pes planus, middle back strain, and sleep apnea as there is no evidence of current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation and determination of service connection for various conditions. The current rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent, and right ear hearing loss remains noncompensable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand degenerative arthritis and left foot disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and his active service.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of June 18, 2024 for the award of service connection for left plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claim was filed on that day and VA received new medical evidence supporting his claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's appeals for service connection due to untimely filing of appeal requests, and dismissed them.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral foot disabilities and a right ankle disability due to inadequate consideration of an in-service leg injury.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, foot disabilities, shoulder, ankle, hip, knee, and multi-joint arthritis. The Board also granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with substance use disorder, severe.