VA Disability Benefits For Pes Planus With Plantar Fasciitis

Pes planus, or flat feet, and plantar fasciitis are to common conditions for which veterans seek VA disability compensation. Additionally, having pes planus, or flat feet, can be an aggravating factor for plantar fasciitis. Tune in to learn how veterans can get service connected for both of these conditions, how they are rated, and more.

0:00 Introduction
0:25 What is Pes Planus (Flat Feet)? Bilateral Pes Planus, VA Ratings
0:50 What is Plantar Fasciitis?
1:14 How are Pes Planus and Plantar Fasciitis Related?
1:38 VA Bilateral Factor

[CR-]

Very best breakdown I've heard...period.

[eoe]

Thank you Dallas Aguilar for this educational video.

[johnnyjohn]

I was service-connected in 2017 for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis at 50% as acquired flatfoot, does that mean they awarded me a percentage for the plantar fasciitis? I see now it has a secondary code in the CFR for plantar fasciitis. It doesn't say a separate percentage for plantar fasciitis in my award letter, just 50% for acquired flat foot with plantar fasciitis. I am also claiming Metatarsalgia now because the VA actually suggested it lol Shoul I claim plantar fasciitis secondary to pes planus now?

[intellectualsmoke]

I developed this after service, and had issues while service but now it is bad.

[edtomorrow]

What’s a common nexus for this condition once you get a dx?

[TrueCrimePsychic]

Hi. Thanks so much for the video.. This is off subject but i hope that you can help.

I've been out the service since 2001. I Recently did an MRI and the VA pain management doc said I have a history of lumbar & cervical radiculopathy (but not sure if that qualifies as an official diagnosis). The doc ordered epidural shots for me beginning next month ..

I was looking at the DBQ for back and neck because I plan on going to a civilian orthopedic doctor and have him fill out. It seems so technical to me (compared to other dbq's) that I'm not sure the doc will feel comfortable filling it out.

Did you have the DBQ filled out by a civilian doc or is that mainly for the C & p examiner? Thanks.

Also this may be a good topic to do a video on because i do not see any other creator doing a detailed video on how a dbq for the back or neck is supposed to look filled out by the provider. Thanks again.

[abelmedina-aispuro]

How does one know if the VA added the bilateral factor?

[josesalazar]

I'm rated bilateral 50% for Pes Planus. Is plantar fasciitis already covered by Pes planus, or do I need to include it in my VA claim?

[mistahmj]

Should I file for both at the same time or file for flat feet as primary, then file for plantar fasciitis as a secondary?

[jumpman]

I’m rated 50% for pes planus and planter fasciitis. Does the VA bilateral factor 10% round my rating up to 55%?