Diagnostic Code 5277 · 38 CFR §4.71a
Weak foot is a condition where both feet have a symptomatic condition that is so widespread it cannot be adequately rated under a single specific foot diagnosis. It represents a generalized bilateral foot weakness that affects the overall structural integrity of both feet. This can result from years of marching, running on hard surfaces, carrying heavy loads, and wearing military boots. The condition encompasses multiple overlapping foot problems that together create an overall weakness in the foot structure.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% |
Medical records documenting generalized bilateral foot weakness, Evidence that multiple foot problems exist that together constitute weak foot, Imaging of both feet showing structural issues, Documentation of symptoms including pain, fatigue, and instability in both feet, Service records showing prolonged physical demands on the feet