I just won an appeal in a case very similar for bilateral pes -planus. I really like my job and it pays really well. I have been very worried about losing my job due to these issues plus being on the job for less than a year. I am sure the VAMC is tired of me because of all these issues I am addressing finally.

I feel like my whole body is falling apart. My back is and I have pain in ankles and knees quite often. My feet are not a major pain for me though. I would consider it a chronic issue for me. He told me I was in need of orthotics(flat feet). Got a job with the Army Corps of Engineers and have had to see a physical therapist for my back. I had issues with my feet(planter fachetis SP?) and could not continue with the post office so I did voc rehab for a while. I worked as a USPS mail city carrier from Aug 2007 to Sept 2008. Seperated from active duty DEC 3006 went to reserves till May 2008. They told me I have flat feet and I need orthotics. 2003 or 2004 had major shin splints sent to physical therapy. I entered service with normal feet in 2000. Why would they make me orthotics if my feet dont cause any problems? Is he full of crap? Thanks for hearing me out! I need to see what he put in my medical record for today. I asked him about the claim because he is a disabled vet himself. BTW, the Doc(podiatrist) is only there 2 days a week(contract). I also believe that if you have a bad foundation(feet) with anything it with make more stress on everything else. My physical therapist tells me otherwise. He also told me that flat feet dont cause problems with ankles, knees, or back. He discouraged me from filing a claim for flat feet. I had been on a profile most of the time. When I entered I never had any problems until 2004 to present. He said most likely I have had this problem all my life. I asked him about filing a va claim and he told me it is not service connected. I went to my appointment with the podiatrist today.

BTW, my entrance exam into the military(2000) stated that feet were normal. I was informed that my feet are flat and that I need orthotics. I was sent to Physical Therapy fee based(VA pays for outside service). I had a issue with my chronic back which is in the claim process for increase. I was not aware of it til a week or so ago. They put in my medical records that I have flat feet and need orthotics. I was sent to physical therapy in the military 2004. Hello guys, I have some questions about my flat feet claim to be.

Flat feet disability claim