Veterans, do you suffer from severe foot pain? Do you just have the suck it up and go on with life mindset? Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider and I want you to know you may be suffering from an issue known as Plantar Fasciitis. Today I’ll be explaining how VA Disability Claims for Plantar Fasciitis are Rated in 2020!

⏩ 12:45 How are VA disability claims for plantar fasciitis are rated? ⏩ 13:13 What is a rating for plantar fasciitis based on? ⏩ 15:15 Signs and symptoms to look for  ⏩ 16:45 It can be unbelievably painful, don’t downplay your symptoms  ⏩ 19:00 Here are the common risk factors  ⏩ 20:55 What kind of treatments are available for you to do on your own? ⏩ 21:30 Request a referral from your primary care or VA to see a podiatrist.  ⏩ 24:00 It’s important to note your symptoms may fluctuate over time

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*** VA Disability Claims for Plantar Fasciitis***  In 2020, Plantar Fasciitis VA ratings range from 0% to 50% with breaks at 10%, 20%, and 30%.  A veteran's final VA disability rating for Plantar Fasciitis depends upon the frequency, severity, and duration of symptoms, meaning, the more severe your symptoms, the higher the VA rating for Plantar Fasciitis.  Plantar Fasciitis in Veterans  Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain in veterans It involves inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (called the “Plantar Fascia”).  According to the Mayo Clinic, “Your plantar fascia is in the shape of a bowstring, supporting the arch of your foot and absorbing shock when you walk. If tension and stress on this bowstring become too great, small tears can occur in the fascia. Repeated stretching and tearing can irritate or inflame the fascia, causing severe heel pain.”  VA Rating for Plantar Fasciitis – Common Symptoms in Veterans Many veterans have or develop Plantar Fasciitis and common signs and symptoms include: * Heel pain (especially after standing, walking, or running) * Painful motion * Tenderness * Swelling

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