VASRD 5269 · Musculoskeletal System
Plantar Fasciitis at 30% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Both feet, and neither conservative treatment nor surgery gave relief
30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% 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 30%
"No relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment, bilateral." 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."
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 30% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $552.47 |
| With spouse | $617.47 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $666.47 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $698.47 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $596.47 |
Lower tier
20% Plantar Fasciitis
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Plantar Fasciitis
How much does a 30% VA rating for Plantar Fasciitis pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran 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 Plantar Fasciitis?
"No relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment, bilateral." 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 30%?
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 30%.
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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