Jump to content
VA Disability Community via Hadit.com

VA Disability Claims Articles

Ask Your VA Claims Question | Current Forum Posts Search | Rules | View All Forums
VA Disability Articles | Chats and Other Events | Donate | Blogs | New Users

  • hohomepage-banner-2024-2.png

  • 27-year-anniversary-leaderboard.png

    advice-disclaimer.jpg

  • donate-be-a-hero.png

  • 0

How to service connect planters facia and back issues?

Rate this question


snow1wave

Question

So I am a recently separated vet, I was diagnosed with Plantar's facilities in boot and received insoles, but ever since then I bought my own insoles, so that was the first and last time I officially was on record for planters. For my back issue, I went to see a doc, and was officially seen once (by an MD), I was told to go to PT, but never went, my chain of command guilted me out of it at the time. My question is, I have appointments with a podiatrist and a back specialist coming up, I have my DBQ's ready, what would be the best route proving service connect ability. My rate (MOS) required by definition, long periods of straight standing, in awkward positions (which I think caused the back issue) and the constant marching, running and the standing.. etc caused the planters.

I just want advice and help from people with similar personal experiences. If I have a the DBQ's, and the doctor agrees with me and writes a favorable dbq's (which I'm expecting because of web MD research) what are my chances, what else could I do to strengthen service connect ability? 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Recommended Posts

  • 0

I agree syne7.  Its better to have a 0% service connection than no connection at all. Andyman73 this is true with the feet injuries especially if it changes the way you walk or even stand by shifting your weight to alleviate or reduce the pain. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 0

I have PF in both feet. Getting 20% per foot. I recently put a request in for an increase and also code change. Per my civilian doc I have tendinitis in the left foot. I am waiting on the results. I already went though insole phase, surgery,  and therapy. So I agree with Syne7, file just because it will get worse and you will have it on record which will make it easer to get approved.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 0

I have 30% bilateral rating for pes cavus w/PF.  Also have an EED filed for Feb '06 for this, which was granted last summer for with near identical findings as the '06 C&P exam.  Only difference being last year's was actually decided. I also have nerve damage from VA pain injection in my L foot.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Guidelines and Terms of Use