Plantar Fasciitis at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Plantar Fasciitis

How much does a 10% VA rating for Plantar Fasciitis pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Plantar Fasciitis 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 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%: Diagnosed plantar fasciitis in one or both feet that does not meet the treatment-failure criteria 20%: One foot, and neither conservative treatment nor surgery gave relief

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Heel Spurs is service-connected as secondary to Plantar Fasciitis, 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.