Flatfoot, Acquired at 20% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 20% for Flatfoot, Acquired

How much does a 20% VA rating for Flatfoot, Acquired pay?

A single veteran rated 20% for Flatfoot, Acquired receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.

What does it take to get a 20% rating for Flatfoot, Acquired?

Severe acquired flatfoot, unilateral — objective evidence of marked deformity (pronation, abduction, etc.), pain on manipulation and use accentuated, indication of swelling on use, characteristic callosities, in one foot.

What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Flatfoot, Acquired?

20%: One foot shows marked deformity with accentuated pain, swelling on use and characteristic callouses. 30%: One foot is severely collapsed and unresponsive to orthopedic shoes, or both feet show marked deformity with accentuated pain, swelling on use and characteristic callouses.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

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 20% alone.