Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in loss of use of both feet, which qualifies her for an allowance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran is found not competent to handle the disbursement of VA funds, and his appeal is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) secondary to bilateral plantar fasciitis and left shoulder tendinitis due to inadequate medical opinion regarding causation.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals regarding his service-connected conditions and related disability ratings, effective as of March 16, 2026.

The Veteran's TDIU rating is granted with an effective date of March 15, 2017.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral pes planus (claimed as flatfoot) are denied. The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinea pedis (athlete's foot) and lumbosacral strain are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral pes planus is not service-connected due to a duty-to-assist error, and remands the case for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus was denied as the evidence did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including PTSD, eye disability, nose disability, gum disease, COPD, respiratory disability, kidney disease, and foot disabilities due to a lack of credible evidence supporting the occurrence of in-service stressors or injuries.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus, finding that her current condition had its onset during active military service.

The Veteran's claim for basic eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits was denied as she did not meet the criteria for an exception to the total service duration requirement, and her discharge from active duty was due to personal reasons unrelated to a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the AOJ committed pre-decisional duty to assist errors by not assisting the Veteran to identify and obtain relevant treatment records regarding his bilateral flat feet and for relying on an inadequate addendum opinion. The case is therefore REMANDED for these actions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ratings for his feet and knees, as well as a new rating for his right hip disability. The SMC claim is also being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's appeal of an earlier effective date for service connection for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, to include as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus, is being remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the condition.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including neck, back, left foot, left knee, right knee, right foot, and right shoulder disabilities. The Board found insufficient evidence to support presumptive or secondary service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of bilateral pes planus before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral flatfoot is related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left foot flat foot is denied as there were no pending claims prior to his March 10, 2022 ITF. The mood disorder rating is granted at 50%. The left ankle disability rating remains at 10%.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for plantar fasciitis.