| VA Disability Rating Schedule for Pes Planus | Rating |
|---|---|
| Code 5276 Flatfoot, Acquired: | |
| Pronounced; marked pronation, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, marked inward displacement and severe spasm of the tendo Achilles on manipulation, not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances | |
| Bilateral (both feet) | 50% |
| Unilateral (one foot) | 30% |
| Severe; objective evidence of marked deformity (pronation, abduction, etc.), pain on manipulation and use accentuated, indication of swelling on use, characteristic callosities: | |
| Bilateral (both feet) | 30% |
| Unilateral (one foot) | 20% |
| Moderate; weight-bearing line over or medial to great toe, inward bowing of the tendo Achilles, pain on manipulation and use of the feet, bilateral or unilateral | 10% |
| Mild; symptoms relieved by built-up shoe or arch support | 0% |
<aside> 🩺 Medical Journal Articles to Use
Flatfeet (Bilateral Pes Planus) Aggravation Theory of Service Connection
Flatfeet - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic - Peer-reviewed medical literature reports that exacerbation of flat feet is associated with an increase in age, obesity, occupations requiring standing or walking for extended periods of time, or carrying heavy loads.
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