Flatfoot, Acquired at 30% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 30% for Flatfoot, Acquired

How much does a 30% VA rating for Flatfoot, Acquired pay?

A single veteran rated 30% for Flatfoot, Acquired receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Flatfoot, Acquired?

Pronounced acquired flatfoot, unilateral (the findings described at 50 percent, in one foot); or severe acquired flatfoot, bilateral — objective evidence of marked deformity (pronation, abduction, etc.), pain on manipulation and use accentuated, indication of swelling on use, characteristic callosities.

What's the difference between 30% and 50% for Flatfoot, Acquired?

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. 50%: Both feet are severely collapsed and painful, the Achilles tendon spasms when the foot is moved, and orthopedic shoes or inserts do not…

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

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 30% alone.