Pes Cavus
Pes Cavus is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 5278 in the Foot category. Maximum rating: 50%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 50% | Bilateral: Marked contraction of plantar fascia, dropped forefoot, all toes hammer toes, very painful callosities, marked varus deformity |
| 30% | Bilateral: All toes tending to dorsiflexion, limitation of dorsiflexion at ankle to right angle, shortened plantar fascia, and marked tenderness under metatarsal heads |
| 20% | Unilateral or bilateral: Great toe dorsiflexed, limitation of dorsiflexion at ankle, definite tenderness under metatarsal heads |
| 10% | Great toe dorsiflexed, some limitation of dorsiflexion at ankle, and metatarsalgia |
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