What is the average VA disability rating for flat feet?

What is the average VA disability rating for flat feet?

A bilateral acquired flatfoot (pes planus) will be rated as 30 percent disabling where severe with objective evidence of marked deformity (pronation, abduction, etc.), pain on manipulation and use accentuated, indication of swelling on use, characteristic callosities.

Can pes planus be aggravated by military service?

Pes planus among veterans can be caused by a variety of factors. Oftentimes a veteran’s service can cause them to develop flat feet. On the other hand, some veterans may have flat feet prior to service. However, their pes planus may become worse as the result of service.

Is flat feet considered a disability?

Pes planus is a disability characterized by the arches of your feet flattening. While the disability can be serious, inhibiting your range of motion and ability to walk, it is typically painless.