VASRD 5269 · Musculoskeletal
Plantar Fasciitis at 30% VA Disability Rating
Both feet, and neither conservative treatment nor surgery gave relief
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
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 amounts for Plantar Fasciitis rated at 30%. 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?
- A single veteran rated 30% for Plantar Fasciitis 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. 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 30% alone.
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 August 16, 2026.
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