Plantar Fasciitis at 20% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 20% for Plantar Fasciitis

How much does a 20% VA rating for Plantar Fasciitis pay?

A single veteran rated 20% for Plantar Fasciitis 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 Plantar Fasciitis?

"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."

What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Plantar Fasciitis?

20%: One foot, and neither conservative treatment nor surgery gave relief 30%: Both feet, and neither conservative treatment nor surgery gave relief

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

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 20% alone.