Bilateral plantar fascitis

[sauerkraut1977]

Hi guys got a good one for you. I am awaiting my C&P for Bilateral plantar fasciitis any day now I hope. Estimated time till claim completion  is 4-1-16 to 06-15-16. I have this well documented in my military medical records while in the service and I am currently going to the VA hospital and getting treatment for this. Two weeks ago I had shots in both feet and I have another issue with my toe that required 3 shots in the joint today and going back to decided on surgery for a bone spur surgery and they are talking about fusing the toe. So since I have this mysterious toe issue that both of the podiatrists are scratching their heads about I don't know how I could add this to my pending claim. I do know I want to stall on the surgeries until after I get a rating I hope, So from what I have seen with this issue and ratings I could be rated at either at 0%, 10%,30% or 50% for this anybody have any experience with  this issue and gone through a C&P and have any advice??? Thanks for any help!!!

Edited March 24, 2016 by sauerkraut1977
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[smoothc100]

I would say your around 50% or so. During the C&P I was asked about various methods I used to ease the pain etc., which none of them worked like rolling your feet over a can or ball. I also have molded inserts for my shoes from the VA and the space boots is what I like to call them (keep foot immobilized).  I took everything the VA gave me into my C&P and explained to the examiner how they don't work for me and how my pain is everyday dam near every step. I haven't had surgery or injections. I'm at 50% with the bilateral factor. Once you have surgery it will put you at a temp 100% for the time your on convalescent leave, which is the key, so I really don't see it slowing your claim down it just depends on the RO your dealing with.

[Andyman73]

I am 30% bilateral, pes cavus w/plantar fasciitis bilateral.  The claw foot(pes cavus) leads to plantar fascittis pain, and so on.  If you look at the rating charts, they have a pretty descriptive breakdown.   Smooth says 50%, so you can almost bank on the 30% for sure.

[sauerkraut1977]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I have to do a mri on my toe next week. Having a hard time getting something for the pain because both feet hurt all day everyday and the poditrist says i am taking to many nsaids so trying to get into the pain clinic.. And all the Stretching and ice does no do anything. What do i need to get to take with me into my c&p exam so they know i am receiving VA treatments and where do i get it?. I have request my c-file and that is going to take forever. I just want to be prepaired. I am hopong for the 50% bit i will take another 30. It is getting to the point i just want relief from the everyday pain. Inhave to fight the VA hospital for other things and it is getting old and to me i get the imptession they think we are just chaseing money which at this point i really do not care about. Thanks again for all the help and i look forward to any further help i can get so i i can have my shit together for this upcomming exam which i hope is soon. Been waitng since early december. Take care my brothers! 

[sauerkraut1977]

Hey guys have an update. Had my exam this morning at the VA and was in there for 20 minutes. I was not asked hardly any questions and did not even preform a physical exam.. He went through my records and told me i will be service connect for bilateral plantar fascitis and also for bone spurs. So are we thinking a 30 or 50 rating for this???? The toe problem is ongoing and he said it is not service connect because he thinks its an infection. Will his results be on myhealth vet so i can see his noted to get an better idea of what to expect?? Thanks fir any replies and look forward to more feedback

Edited April 7, 2016 by sauerkraut1977
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[green]

Although it is great to have the C&P examiner opine in your favor, they don't rate you or make the ultimate decision.

If it was a VA Dr. or NP, the records will show up on my heal the vet under the notes section within a few days (sometimes takes a couple weeks).

Best wishes for you.

Green

[sauerkraut1977]

Thanks for the info. I saw my poditrist right after my exam and he was able to pull up the results. I am checking myhealth vet like crazy so i can see his notes. The poditrist said the report said bilateral and it being service connected so hoping for 50%. They low balled me on my ptsd and gave me 30% so i am in the appeal wait world. Thanks everyone for all the info and help!!!