Flatfoot, Acquired at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Flatfoot, Acquired

How much does a 10% VA rating for Flatfoot, Acquired pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Flatfoot, Acquired receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $180.42.

What does it take to get a 10% rating for Flatfoot, Acquired?

Moderate acquired flatfoot, bilateral or unilateral — weight-bearing line over or medial to the great toe, inward bowing of the tendo achillis, pain on manipulation and use of the feet.

What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Flatfoot, Acquired?

10%: The arch has dropped enough that the weight line falls over or inside the big toe and the Achilles tendon bows inward, with pain on use — in one foot or both. 20%: One foot shows marked deformity with accentuated pain, swelling on use and characteristic callouses.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Knee Pain is service-connected as secondary to Flatfoot, Acquired, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.