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Qualifying for Plantar Fasciitis as a Disability?

Qualifying for Plantar Fasciitis as a Disability?

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel discomfort (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis). Inflammation of a broad band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot, linking the heel bone to the toes, characterizes it (plantar fascia).

Plantar fasciitis typically causes excruciating pain with your first steps in the morning. The soreness normally goes away when you get up and move, but it may return after long periods of standing or when you get up from a sitting position.

Plantar fasciitis is both a medical ailment and a legally protected disability, and depending on a variety of factors, you may be entitled to medical care, insurance coverage, or disability pay. We'll look at what defines a legal disability for plantar fasciitis, how plantar fasciitis disabilities are classified, and if plantar fasciitis qualifies for VA disability in this article.

Qualifying for Plantar Fasciitis as a Disability?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA) defines "disability" in a legal meaning in the United States as a mental or physical condition that "substantially restricts one or more main living activities." People with a history of such an impairment are included, even if they do not now have a handicap. It also covers those who do not have a handicap but are seen to have one."

Your pain and suffering are genuine, regardless of whether your plantar fasciitis is legally designated as a disability. Plantar fasciitis and heel soreness can be excruciatingly painful, making walking and participating in regular activities difficult. Check with your doctor to discover whether you are eligible for a Handicapped Parking Permit.

Plantar Fasciitis is a legal disability that qualifies you for Social Security disability payments in the United States if you meet the following criteria:

  • - You have severe plantar fasciitis that makes working difficult or impossible – and you can demonstrate that your specific job is difficult or impossible to execute with plantar fasciitis.
  • - You can show that your plantar fasciitis has seriously interfered with or prevented you from working for at least a year, or that it would prohibit you from working for at least a year.
  • - A professional doctor has officially diagnosed and recorded your plantar fasciitis.
  • - If you are above the age of 50, your benefits application may be accepted more swiftly.

Consult your doctor before filing for disability compensation through the Social Security disability office if you believe your plantar fasciitis, is a legal impairment. It is vital that you keep note of all doctor's visits, missed work, and any other data that shows how severely plantar fasciitis has impacted your life. It's also vital to recognize that the benefits application procedure can be time-consuming and paperwork-intensive!

Receiving disability benefits in countries other than the United States that practice socialized medicine may be easier, and you may be eligible for benefits whether or not you work. The handicap must be present (or look likely to be present) for 9 months rather than one year in the United Kingdom. Begin by contacting your local government to see if you are eligible for disability compensation outside of the United States.

Is  Plantar Fasciitis Considered a Disability?

The Social Security Bluebook, which lists illnesses and impairments that may qualify you for benefits, does not identify plantar fasciitis as a handicap.

Depending on your individual condition and the location of any heel spurs, you may be qualified for SSA benefits under Section 1.02, Dysfunction of a Joint.

However, most people with plantar fasciitis qualify for Social Security benefits under the "RFC" (residual functional capacity) clause, which determines how severe your pain is and how much it interferes with your ability to work.

An RFC evaluation will look at your restrictions, your doctor's record of the treatments you've tried, how long you've been suffering from plantar fasciitis, how the pain impacts your everyday life, and any medicines you're taking. Keep in mind that, in general, claims evaluation is mostly a process of document review. Some claims fail because a doctor did not clearly and adequately describe pain levels and severity, or show how much the ailment affects your everyday life. Communicate with your doctor about this approach and the need of careful documentation in your instance. 

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