Plantar fasciitis (DC 5269) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code5269
CategoryThe Musculoskeletal System
SubcategoryThe Foot
Also Known Asheel pain, plantar fasciitis, Plantar fasciitis, heel spur, bottom of foot pain, arch pain, morning foot pain
CFR Section38 CFR § 4.71a
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📊 What Veterans Actually Get
10%
Most Common Rating
55.0%
of Vets Get This
68.0%
Approval Rate
#14
Most Claimed

Plantar fasciitis is most commonly rated at 10%. Higher ratings require moderate or severe foot injury equivalence. About 55% of claimants receive 10%.

Pro Tip: Plantar fasciitis can be a gateway to secondary claims for knee, hip, and back conditions due to altered gait. If your feet changed how you walk, and now your knees or back hurt, file those as secondary.
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Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
30% No relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment, bilateral
20% No relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment, unilateral
10% Otherwise, unilateral or bilateral

Conditions Secondary to This

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Knee, other impairment
5257
Strong

Foot pain alters gait, stressing the knee joint

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Lumbosacral or cervical strain
5237
Strong

Changed gait mechanics from foot pain affect spinal alignment

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Ankle, limited motion
5271
Moderate

Foot conditions alter ankle mechanics

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Major depressive disorder
9434
Moderate

Chronic foot pain limiting mobility leads to depression

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Thigh, limitation of flexion
5252
Moderate

Gait compensation stresses the hip

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This May Be Secondary To

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Ankle, limited motion
DC 5271
Strong

Ankle instability changes foot mechanics

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Flatfoot, acquired
DC 5276
Strong

Flat feet are a primary cause of plantar fasciitis.

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Post-traumatic arthritis
DC 5010
Moderate

Altered gait mechanics from arthritic joints affect feet

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Sciatic nerve, paralysis
DC 8520
Moderate

Altered gait from numbness changes foot mechanics

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Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.