VASRD 5269 · Musculoskeletal System
Plantar Fasciitis at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Diagnosed plantar fasciitis in one or both feet that does not meet the treatment-failure criteria
10% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.
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VA Rating Criteria for 10%
"Otherwise, unilateral or bilateral." This is the level for every case that does not meet the treatment-failure criteria above, whether one foot or both.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 10% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
20% Plantar Fasciitis
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Plantar Fasciitis
How much does a 10% VA rating for Plantar Fasciitis pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 10% combined rating, a single veteran receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
What does it take to get a 10% rating for Plantar Fasciitis?
"Otherwise, unilateral or bilateral." This is the level for every case that does not meet the treatment-failure criteria above, whether one foot or both.
What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Plantar Fasciitis?
10%: "Otherwise, unilateral or bilateral." This is the level for every case that does not meet the treatment-failure criteria above, whether one foot or both. 20%: "No relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment, unilateral." Note (2): "If a veteran has been recommended for surgical intervention, but is not a surgical candidate, evaluate under the 20 percent or 30 percent criteria, whichever is applicable."
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Plantar Fasciitis gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 10%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5269)
- VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Plantar Fasciitis are on the main condition page.
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