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High Arcnes (pes Cavus)

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why does the VA pay for flat fleet or high arches when both are genetic defects? im asking because im currently recieving SC disability for high arches (pes cavus) and im afraid the VA, one day, will reduce my payments when they realize ive always had high arches. i did have four surgeries while in the Corps. is it because of that?

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All you need is a connection to service or that the condition got worse due to service. When the Military accepts you into service it slightly changes the playing field if the condition becomes worse during your service or because of your service.

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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All you need is a connection to service or that the condition got worse due to service. When the Military accepts you into service it slightly changes the playing field if the condition becomes worse during your service or because of your service.

makes sense pete. thank you sir.

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Hey Devil Dog,

I'm surprised they actually operated on you. Did it help at all? We have alot in common. I was in the Corps 91-95. Broke my right 3rd metatarsal in boot camp, left stress fracture of 3rd metatarsal in MCT. After that I sucked it up for the rest of my 4 years. Once I got out I was diagnosed with pes cavus, rigid feet, and most recently ankle equines.

As Pete said they let you in so now their on the hook. There is so much evidence out there that military personal end up with feet problems because of the stress in boot camp and thereafter. I didn't even realize I had high arch feet prior to going in. However, they didn't say anything on the MEPS exam. Being in the Corps I can only assume you ran, and humped during your time in? Unfortunately its popular opinion in my case that my feet took my lower 3 discs out L3-S1. Do you have any lower back issues? I ended up getting service connected directly for my back based on 2 reports in boot camp of back pain and my first surgeon stating it was possible my back got messed up while in.

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I have the high arch problem. I just assumed everyone's feet hurt all the time when walking or running. As you get older and put on some weight the high arch problems can get much worse. More pressure on the structures in your feet as you age. I don't think their is a very good medical fix for these kinds of problems. If doctors operate on your feet to solve one problem they often create another just as bad.

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Hey Devil Dog,

I'm surprised they actually operated on you. Did it help at all? We have alot in common. I was in the Corps 91-95. Broke my right 3rd metatarsal in boot camp, left stress fracture of 3rd metatarsal in MCT. After that I sucked it up for the rest of my 4 years. Once I got out I was diagnosed with pes cavus, rigid feet, and most recently ankle equines.

As Pete said they let you in so now their on the hook. There is so much evidence out there that military personal end up with feet problems because of the stress in boot camp and thereafter. I didn't even realize I had high arch feet prior to going in. However, they didn't say anything on the MEPS exam. Being in the Corps I can only assume you ran, and humped during your time in? Unfortunately its popular opinion in my case that my feet took my lower 3 discs out L3-S1. Do you have any lower back issues? I ended up getting service connected directly for my back based on 2 reports in boot camp of back pain and my first surgeon stating it was possible my back got messed up while in.

hey 72,

the surgery made everything worst. not only does my feet still hurt, but now i feel lopsided and my right hip kills me. the scars from the surgery swells about once a week. if im on my feet for too long i began to feel some of the screws that were put in. ive had two of the screws removed. funny thing is, ive filed claims for my hip and back, but were denied.

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If you want my take I'd appeal your back and hip decisions ASAP. It will definitely take some work on your part getting letters, etc. I filed for a back condition secondary to my pes cavus feet in 2000. This was five years after I got out of service. My first back problem appeared in 97 so the one year after service did not apply. Anyway I went to my DAV SO and he said there is no way your going to get secondary to your feet or direct for your back because you don't have the evidence. Needless to say I received direct service connection in 2000 for my back and then a secondary for mental and hypertension later down the road. I don't know your exact situation but based on what civilian Podiatrists and neurosurgeons have told me over the years it definitely is a possibly you can get connected. I'd be willing to help you out. We could compare cases and see if anyone I used applies to you. BTW I had only one note in my service medical records about my back, and I broke my right foot 3rd metatarsal and stress fractured my left foot 3rd metatarsal in service. Your feet sound 100 worse than mine. Your gait definitely could have led to your hip and back issues. Let me know.

USMC 1st Battalion 1st Marines 1st Marine Division 91-95

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"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation."

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