What to Expect in a Plantar Fasciitis C&P Exam | VA Disability

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

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[@eugenebennett1906]

Great video Leah, who is a long time Army Airborne Veteran herself. These C and P exams are so perilous and tricky, all the information we can get to be prepared for them is wonderful. This issue is very common within the Veteran community and is very painful and hard to deal with. Thanks so much for providing this detailed, professional video on this medical issue for our claims Leah, and for all the work you do supporting your fellow Veterans. Gene

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for always being in my corner Eugene! Hugs and I hope you are hanging in there my friend

[@benvarela4472]

@@prestigeveteranmedical Can Plantar Fasciatus be Secondary to Pes Plantus/FLAT FEET??? I was diagnosed with Pes Plantus prior to my Military Discharge

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Possibly!@@benvarela4472

[@davidpj12324]

Thanks for the info! Love the Step Brothers reference in your business name!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Glad you enjoyed the content

[@siddkid3169]

Fellow veterans. This is an excellent video. Reading your dbqs several times could result in a higher rating. There could be symptoms that you are over looking...cheers

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thanks for the insight Mr. Sid! Have you ever considered becoming an accredited claims agent?

[@siddkid3169]

@@prestigeveteranmedical I like listening to the experts, like yourself. I'm better at a supportive role.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@siddkid3169 Well don't sell yourself short my friend. Just keep it in mind

[@siddkid3169]

@@prestigeveteranmedical Will do...thank you sooo much.

[@timredmond5656]

Thanks!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching and for your support!!

[@jessiearagon2492]

I just walked out of my C&P exam for plantar fascitis. It only lasted about 15 mins, I was only asked about 5 or 6 questions and that was it. I though they would ask if it affected my social life with family or work but no. Then she went back and said I'm gonna change this to both feet, and check check check all boxes for both feet. I really hope I get rated correctly. She did write down interference with prolonged walking, sitting and standing.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I hope so too! Keep us posted!

[@carykern6079]

Would be great if you did a video on Restless Leg Syndrome too. Thank you!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You got it! I will add this to the list. Thank you for watching

[@stlucia111]

Thank you for making this video. Very informative

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!!

[@arnyarny77]

i was diagnosed about 30 yrs ago a few times sick call it returned recently

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I’m sorry to hear that

[@Jessica-eo4lr]

Will it hurt me to have my C&P for Plantar Facsiitis during a time when I'm not in pain. My PF comes and goes. Depends on how much walking ive done. Had PF for 9 months and right now its feeling OK.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I’m sorry to hear this!! I’m really not sure that it would hurt you but I wish you the best of luck and thank you for watching

[@scottjenkins6972]

Have both flat feet and PF in both feet. Awaiting the call from the examiner as I just filed my claim for everything ailing me. I went with the BDD claim hoping to get my ratings within a month of official retirement.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Awesome and congrats on your retirement! Please keep us posted on the outcome!

[@CPVet55]

How do I connect my VA Podiatrist diagnosed bilateral plantar fasciitis and bilateral flat feet to military (infantry) service from 40 years ago?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

It just depends on the specifics of your case. If you are looking for strategy advice there are many accredited legal professionals out there like VSO's, claims agents, and attorneys that can assist. If you are looking for a nexus letter specifically please contact us at [e-mail]

[@mybugguypestsolutionshoels2789]

I was diagnosed with planters at my first duty station. Was injured overseas while on mission. Once back home I did the whole medical gamut was checked out by a Doctor before going to my second duty station, that’s where things got interesting. Once I got out of the service and my feet were hurting more, I did an intent to file for my planters fasciitis. Well my C&P exam was pathetic to say the least, it was basically take your shoes and socks off and stand flat on the carpet, yep flat feet the examiner said, 6 months later I got denied not enough evidence. I could barely walk, so, I decide I’m going to file for a supplemental claim, where I went wrong was not going to a podiatrist first, so I went to a VA podiatrist they did X-Rays, scans etc. definitely planters fasciitis in both feet, they gave me insoles for my shoes, fast forward a couple weeks later feet were still in bad pain, I went and seen another VA Podiatrist they did X-Rays Scans etc. They told me my feet were bad showed me the X-Rays broke everything down to it’s basics gave me new insoles, foot boots for sleeping at night and said stretch, roll your feet and if that does not help we will can do steroid injections. A couple weeks went by, still in pain went back to the podiatrist and got the injections. The VA Dr. wrote excellent medical notes with great evidence for my planters. Fast forward, I got another C&P medical exam with an actual Dr. and soon as I met Dr Erika we sat down she was very cordial and she pulled up two screens and my medical report and she said what do you see here? Do you see any in congruencies I said yes, she said exactly. She said why do they have you marked with planters on your first duty station and not your second one? remember above when I said my second duty station was where things got interesting? They did not bother to even do consider my medical history so nothing was marked down at all even my injuries while running missions over in Iraq. All in all it took me about 1 1/2 hour to complete this exam she was very professional and thorough. She had all my current medical notes from my podiatrist and all my other injuries. I’m hoping now that I will get an approval, I will just have to wait and see. Great Video and info.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Oh wow I am sorry to hear you have been going through this! Hopefully that last exam helps get this resolved. Best of luck and keep us posted!

[@alainbaylosis7874]

I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis a few months after my retirement. Can I still file a claim? The VA provided inserts to help alleviate the pain.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You can always file a claim anytime for anything if you believe it is related to your service. Sorry to hear you are suffering but glad the inserts are helping some

[@alainbaylosis7874]

@@prestigeveteranmedical Thank you for your advice. Keep posting great contents.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@alainbaylosis7874 Will do and thank you for watching!

[@johnmiller7732]

Awesome info thanks so much

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@jessiearagon2492]

Hello, What happens if my Nexus is for bilateral but the C&P exam only addressed one foot? I am just noticing this, claim still in process.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You may want to follow up with a legal professional who can take a look at this with you

[@jamespoynor9511]

Thank you for all this fantastic content, Leah.. I'm not overweight, but am suffering from bilateral plantar fasciitis. I was a cobat medic, so never notated foot injuries or pains. how do I nexus?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching! It would be difficult in my opinion without the inservice documentation. That is a type of case I would not likely be able to assist because there just aren’t data points to reflect on

[@dougmead7669]

I had a fracture on my right foot, small toe in 2003. After retiring from the Navy, I have ongoing treatment for pf by inserts, and shots in both feet. Is it possible my pf could be secondary to my fractured toe, in service? TIA, and love your videos!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am not to sure about that sir. Thank you for watching

[@johnperun232]

Thanx for sharing this information Have a Great Day God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching! Have a great day yourself

[@terraGaliciaXXIV]

What happens to the previously given 0% ratings for plantar fasciitis now that the regs have a 10% minimum rating? I was given 0% in 2007. Can I ask the VA to grant me an increase (10%) due to a change in minimum rating for this condition without another exam?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am not to sure about that. I am sorry! That may be a good question for your local VSO

[@sabrinasspot]

Will they rate you for both conditions Pes Planus and Plantar Fasciitis? Or will they lump them together for one rating?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Generally these are rated together but you will want to follow up with your legal representative for clarification. Thank you for watching

[@sabrinasspot]

@@prestigeveteranmedical Thankz for your response.

[@sabrinasspot]

@@prestigeveteranmedical Thanks for your response.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@sabrinasspot for sure thank you for watching

[@bobkd5fjd823]

I enjoy your videos and the info you put out. I do have questions regarding my feet. 1) - I do have service connection on both feet 10% Service-connected disability for Bilateral plantar warts Effective date: 12/01/1985. I am now having major problems with constant pain in both feet. Right foot has major problems with severe pain in toes and heal due to heal spurs; Left foot is the outer edge and toes plus heal spurs. In addition I now have developed extreme Hammer Toes of Left foot and noticing that the right foot appears to have started moving in the direction of hammer toes. Between the hammer toes, bi-Lateran plantar warts, bi-lateral heal spurs and the loss of feeling of feet and half way up the calf of both legs & feet. Could all of these conditions be attributed to the plantar warts of both feet? Or is it possible that it could be caused due to my Post operative L4-5 microdiscectomy with residual right sciatic pain syndrome rated at 60% effective date: 08/12/1996. Thank you and I look forward to your reply. I am currently rated 100% due to IU and a combined rating of 80% due the individual issues that I’m rated for, plus now also drawing Aid&Attendance. Below is complete disabilities: 50% Depression effective 07/19/2021 60% Post operative L4-5 effective 08/12/1996 10% bilateral Plantar warts bot feet effective 1201/1985 0% Surgical scar effective 07/19/2021

[@combatdouglas1306]

Take the warts off with aspirin and duct tape. Hammer toes are open reduction surgery. Insert rods or the toes will curve when they heal.

[@bobkd5fjd823]

@@combatdouglas1306 yeah talked to my Podiatrist yesterday and said he would not recommend it at my age (78). So that’s not an option, thanks for your reply, it was appreciated.

[@combatdouglas1306]

@@bobkd5fjd823 take off warts is non- invasive. Aspirin dissolves them as aspirin is acetic.

[@combatdouglas1306]

Loss of feeling is most likely from surgery not warts. Ask yourself were the loss of feeling proximate to the surgery.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Sorry for the delayed response. Somehow I overlooked this question. So this is tough. I am not sure warts would cause those symptoms but you will want to follow up with your podiatrist or other treating doc of course for any medical advice on that. Good luck with your aid and attendance case

[@michaelprichett0617]

What should I do next? I filed a claim for plantar fasciitis but was deffered. I do have documentation from way back during ait for shin splints and pes planus. Along with current diagnosis for pes planus Bi laterally. I have already had custom inserts and those didn’t work and I’m currently waiting on new ones. Also with this issue I have issues wit my lower back and have been diagnosed with bulging disc pinch nerve and degenerative disc. I have been out the military since 09 but the flair ups with my feet have been on going since 2017

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hey sir you can always get with a VSO in your county that should be able to assist you with the claims filling process. If you are looking for a records review and possible medical opinion letter please give us a shout anytime. you can reach us at [e-mail]

[@michaelprichett0617]

@@prestigeveteranmedical Well I now have a update. I was denied for plantar fasciitis( not service connected) but they found in my records favorable findings for pes planus and I’m currently waiting insoles for a second time. So I assume I all have to do is redo my claim as flat feet instead of plantar fasciitis. And I also had a lumbar claim denied for not being service connected but also in my records I have favorable findings for right sided radicothrapy I assume with this claim as well it’s just a matter of redoing my claim correct?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@michaelprichett0617 Every case is different sir and if you need advice on the strategy and claims filling process I would recommend getting with a VSO or accredited claims agent

[@Salute_vet22]

Hi, should i make a claim first or get my feet checked out by the VA first? Also, I have lower back pain and ankle pain due to the flat feet. Do I add that to the primary claim or make it a secondary claim later on? Thanks

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

That is totally up to you sir. It sounds like you may benefit from working with a legal professional on the claims filling process.

[@combatdouglas1306]

Your face is a sculpt's dream. Great bone structure !!!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

😊 thanks

[@Soladaddy]

Try to figure out how to approach this. Have rather chronic Plantar Fasciitis in left foot. My left leg has issues from a brown recluse spider bite ( or they think, no witnesses) while serving. They removed a good bit of dead tissue and then lots of brown spots appeared on the leg. Leg swelling and pain was common for years and finally some varicose veins were removed. That helped for a while but now the swelling is back and PF has appeared. My question is can the PF be a primary claim or is it secondary and if so secondary to what?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear this. I am not the expert on the filling process so you will need to check with a legal professional like a VSO, Accredited claims agent or an attorney on that specifically

[@YouTuber1g]

This was such a helpful video. I was diagnosed by my unit PA with bilateral plantar fasciitis and collapsed arches while on active duty, directly related to my time in service and ruck marching as he has in his notes. I have received non surgical treatment in the form of PT and insoles, and also have received cortisone injections in each foot (is this considered surgery?) Everything is noted in my health records online. Nothing has helped the pain. What do you think my odds are for a claim of primary plantar fasciitis with flat feet being secondary? Do you think I'd need a nexus letter when I file a claim even tho it happened on active duty? Thanks so much. Just trying to figure out where to start. I plan on filing my claim 6 months out from leaving service.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am so glad that you found it helpful. Nexus letters are never required. They can be helpful at times. Hopefully if you have in service documentation you will get approved! You never know really each case is different. Have you started working with a VSO yet?

[@YouTuber1g]

@@prestigeveteranmedical - thank you soooo much for the reply. I know the video is a bit old. I still am over a year out from clearing, but am trying to make sure I hit the claim with all the proper info and documentation right out of the gate so I don't have an uphill back and forth battle. I have not started working with any VSO. All I have is documentation from all my medical visits in MHS Genesis and was going to research filing a claim a little later down the road. Any tips are absolutely appreciated. Thanks so much again.

[@TaylaFam]

Are the chances to get the claim approved lower if you have not had surgery done for this condition?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Not that I am aware of

[@codyross3196]

Need advice. Tried my VSO but they said I’d have to make an appt but is 3 months out here in NorCal. My rep submitted a claim for my Plantar Fasciitis but as a new claim - service connected. It should have been as Secondary for Back, knee and radiculogpthy of lower extremity. I have a C&P exam next month for the claim as new - service connected. I do not have any records to support that. Should I resubmit my claim as new and as Secondary? Or will this mess up my current claim?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am not an expert on the administrative side of things. Sorry about that!

[@codyross3196]

@@prestigeveteranmedical ok. Thank you for responding Leah.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching sir@@codyross3196

[@arnyarny77]

i got lymph nodes removed when i was in military

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I’m sorry to hear this. Thank you for watching!

[@CPVet55]

Is a DBQ filled out each for plantar fasciitis and pes planus? Or one covering both?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

They can be completed on the same form. There are separate blocks for each condition on it.

[@josesalazar2802]

I'm rated 50% for pes planus, Can i submit a claim for plantar fasciitis. or, the pes planus disability covers pes planus

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am not really sure about that sir. You may want to follow up with a VSO or another legal professional about this.

[@BanksBandz]

I filed an intent to file 12/26/22. I claimed bilateral feet pain. I have plantar fasciitis, and pes plantus. I just received a 30% rating for just bilateral pes plantus. Should I file a higher level review due to them not rating my plantar fasciitis. I have the current diagnosis for both. Thanks

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

That is totally up to you sir. I would recommend you seek guidance from an accredited legal professional if you need advice on strategy

[@CPVet55]

Who normally fills out the DBQ?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

The C&P examiner can. Your doctor or podiatrist also can

[@samjones9006]

Is it possible to be rated for plantar fasciitis and pes planus?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

They are rated together but you will want to clarify this with a legal professional

[@llucf]

I have mortons neuroma on my right foots with a 10% SC. How can I get a bilateral rating ?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Well do you have a mortons neuroma in your left foot?

[@llucf]

@@prestigeveteranmedical no ma'am. I have been vetting some pain in the foot, could be from having an awkward step from back pain..

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@llucf well you can always file a claim for that other foot sir if you believe it is being affected by the right one

[@llucf]

@@prestigeveteranmedical thank you. I feel like my vso is either incompetent or is against me getting 💯 lol

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@llucf That sounds terrible. Give him a call and tell him to get his act together

[@and_riv7007]

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[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching!

[@elinino5275]

I just had a c&p for planter fasciitis. The examiner was a complete jerk. Questioned the dx of a board certified physician. Claimed there is no connection between sciatica and foot pain. Total VA professional claims denier.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

So sorry to hear this sir

[@Domain-Digital]

Go back and produce more documentation, make more complaints to your p.c. Good Luck

[@elinino5275]

@Domain-Digital nah, I reported her to the VA. She is no longer an examiner p!

[@TheStryngz]

They seem to be a lot of those out here buddy. I feel like they have an understanding of how much to approve vs deny. Sucks

[@scrapguy6816]

I've been diagnosed with plantar faciatis. And tried to secondary it to my service connected back injury. And the C&P examiner denied it. Wouldn't even consider there was a connection. What's your opinion Leah??

[@richardroy61]

I had a bilateral plantar fasciitis diagnosis and a history of treatment. My VA podiatrist believed there could be a link to my already service connected bi-lateral knee pain and surgery so I filed. The C&P examiner stated she did not see a connection before she even completed the exam. I was livid and began forming my rebuttal before I even limped by way back to the car. A couple of weeks later the examiner called me with more questions. I played nice and imagine my surprise when the rating came back as direct service connection at 30% rather than the secondary I had filed for. Turns out someone somewhere had documented I had pes cavus (high arch) while in service.

[@scrapguy6816]

@@richardroy61 Right on brother. Good for you.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I think this can be a good case especially if there is weight gain involved related to your back. Sorry to hear about your denial friend.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thanks for sharing sir

[@scrapguy6816]

@@prestigeveteranmedical there's definitely weight gain involved. I'll see about redoing that and one other claim once the ones I have currently being considered are done. Thanks.

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[@anthonyt.goodwin6591]

I have a preexisting diagnosis plantar fasciitis. My IMO states that there is 50% chance that the boots aggravated my conditions.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Best of luck and keep us posted!

[@carlosrosales6932]

Working on the claim as we speak ...they did my c&p exam before I did my mri and therapy

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Best of luck and keep us posted!

[@spec46971]

what happened to my comment

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

What was your comment sir? Maybe it did not save?