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

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine disorder and bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that these conditions are secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine sprain, and bilateral heel spurs.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and left plantar fibroma, as well as her lumbosacral strain and right shoulder strain, are all found to have their onset during service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as the Board already considered this issue and found no new evidence to grant a higher rating.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for his left ankle condition, lumbar condition, and radiculopathy disabilities are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disability and migraine headaches do not meet the criteria for a TDIU prior to October 14, 2021.

The Board has remanded the claims for a left foot disorder and plantar keratosis to obtain additional opinions regarding causation and aggravation by service-connected pes planus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA opinions that did not apply the proper 'but-for' analysis for secondary service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, left knee strain, and lumbosacral strain as these conditions were not shown in service or are not proximately due to a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral flat feet, headache condition, left leg condition, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) due to a failure of the duty to assist in scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left foot pes planus were not aggravated during periods of active duty, and thus service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding their onset during military service. The Veteran is required to provide an addendum opinion addressing the etiology of his bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal was not legally adequate and requires remand for correction. The matter is being remanded to obtain a medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding personal care services needs, supervision requirements, and need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision without which daily life would be seriously impaired.

The Board has dismissed the claim for entitlement to service connection for a right wrist sprain due to procedural error. The case is remanded for consideration of an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's left foot disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ankle pain/arthritis due to a lack of an opinion addressing causation and aggravation, as well as gait-related issues. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right and left foot disabilities due to inadequate examination opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on a documented injury during basic training, including marching and running.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral flatfoot (pes planus) due to a duty to assist error in obtaining an examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of his current pes planus condition.

The Veteran's service-connected fecal incontinence is rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded for further examination to determine if he also has hemorrhoids secondary to his fecal incontinence. Other claims are also being remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis with degenerative disc disease, cervical strain, plantar fasciitis, and hysterectomy are all found to be related to her service. The Board granted these claims based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of a TBI, vertigo and dizziness, and migraine headaches have been granted.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral pes planus and acquired psychological disability (generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder) is being remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and steatosis of the liver are granted as service connected. The Board found that the Veteran's current disabilities had their onset during his military service.

The appellant is granted SMC(o) and SMC(r)(1) based on his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, glaucoma, foot drop conditions, sleep apnea, migraines, overactive bladder, and various musculoskeletal issues. He does not qualify for higher rates due to the anatomical loss or use of extremities.