The RMA defines a specified biomechanical abnormality to mean 'overpronation or underpronation, or decreased ankle or forefoot flexibility'. Medical input will be needed to establish if any of these abnormalities of the foot are present.
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
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Medical Report | A Specified Biomechanical Abnormality Involving the Foot | MR9377.pdf [3] | MR9377.docx [4] |
37768 there is some evidence that a specified biomechanical abnormality involving the affected foot may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
37769 the veteran has had a specified biomechanical abnormality involving the affected foot at some time.
37770 the veteran's specified biomechanical abnormality involved side and site of the body.
37771 the veteran had the specified biomechanical abnormality involving side and site of the body as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
37774 the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified biomechanical abnormality and VEA service for plantar fasciitis.
37772 as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the specified biomechanical abnormality involving side and site of the body before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37775 the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified biomechanical abnormality and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
37777 the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified biomechanical abnormality and operational service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
37778 the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified biomechanical abnormality and eligible service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
37773 as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had the specified biomechanical abnormality involving side and site of the body before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37776 the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified biomechanical abnormality and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37779 the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified biomechanical abnormality and operational service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
or
37780 the veteran has established the causal connection between a specified biomechanical abnormality and eligible service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37781 the identified illness or injury, which resulted in the specified biomechanical abnormality involving side and site of the body, is causally related to operational service.
37782 the identified illness or injury, which resulted in the specified biomechanical abnormality involving side and site of the body, is causally related to eligible service.
37781 the identified illness or injury, which resulted in the specified biomechanical abnormality involving side and site of the body, is causally related to operational service.
37783 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, which resulted in the specified biomechanical abnormality involving side and site of the body, is causally related.
37782 the identified illness or injury, which resulted in the specified biomechanical abnormality involving side and site of the body, is causally related to eligible service.
37784 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, which resulted in the specified biomechanical abnormality involving side and site of the body, is causally related.
The RMA has determined that only the following systemic arthritic conditions apply to plantar fasciitis:
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
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Medical Report | A Systemic Arthritic Disease - Plantar Fasciitis | MR9376.pdf [5] | MR9376.docx [6] |
30041 there is some evidence that suffering from a systemic arthritic disease may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
30042 the veteran has suffered from a systemic arthritic disease for plantar fasciitis at some time.
37766 a systemic arthritic disease for plantar fasciitis means ankylosing spondylitis, crystal-induced arthropathy, enteropathic spondyloarthropathy, psoriatic arthropathy, reactive arthropathy or undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy.
30043 the veteran has established the causal connection between suffering from a systemic arthritic disease and VEA service for plantar fasciitis.
30050 the veteran suffered from the identified illness or injury, a systemic arthritic disease for plantar fasciitis, at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
30044 the veteran has established the causal connection between suffering from a systemic arthritic disease and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
30046 the veteran has established the causal connection between suffering from a systemic arthritic disease and operational service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
30047 the veteran has established the causal connection between suffering from a systemic arthritic disease and eligible service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
30054 the veteran suffered from the identified illness or injury, a systemic arthritic disease for plantar fasciitis, at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
30045 the veteran has established the causal connection between suffering from a systemic arthritic disease and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
30049 the veteran has established the causal connection between suffering from a systemic arthritic disease and operational service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
or
30048 the veteran has established the causal connection between suffering from a systemic arthritic disease and eligible service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
30051 the identified illness or injury, a systemic arthritic disease for plantar fasciitis, is causally related to operational service.
30053 the identified illness or injury, a systemic arthritic disease for plantar fasciitis, is causally related to eligible service.
30051 the identified illness or injury, a systemic arthritic disease for plantar fasciitis, is causally related to operational service.
30052 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, a systemic arthritic disease for plantar fasciitis, is causally related.
30053 the identified illness or injury, a systemic arthritic disease for plantar fasciitis, is causally related to eligible service.
30055 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, a systemic arthritic disease for plantar fasciitis, is causally related.
The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom surface of the foot, attaching at the bottom of the heel bone and extending to the forefoot.
Infections that may involve the plantar fascia include:
If the veteran had suffered from such an infection involving the plantar fascia, this history would have been identified by the doctor who diagnosed plantar fasciitis.
37732 there is some evidence that an infection involving the plantar fascia may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
37895 the veteran has had an infection involving the plantar fascia at some time.
37733 the infection involving the plantar fascia affected side and site of the body.
37734 the veteran had an infection involving the plantar fascia of side and site of the body as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
37735 the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection involving the plantar fascia and VEA service for plantar fasciitis.
37742 as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had an infection involving the plantar fascia of side and site of the body at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37736 the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection involving the plantar fascia and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
37738 the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection involving the plantar fascia and operational service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
37739 the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection involving the plantar fascia and eligible service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
37743 as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran had an infection involving the plantar fascia of side and site of the body at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37737 the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection involving the plantar fascia and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37740 the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection involving the plantar fascia and operational service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
or
37741 the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection involving the plantar fascia and eligible service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37744 the identified illness or injury, as a consequence of which the veteran had an infection involving the plantar fascia of side and site of the body, is causally related to operational service.
37745 the identified illness or injury, as a consequence of which the veteran had an infection involving the plantar fascia of side and site of the body, is causally related to eligible service.
37744 the identified illness or injury, as a consequence of which the veteran had an infection involving the plantar fascia of side and site of the body, is causally related to operational service.
37746 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, as a consequence of which the veteran had an infection involving the plantar fascia of side and site of the body, is causally related.
37745 the identified illness or injury, as a consequence of which the veteran had an infection involving the plantar fascia of side and site of the body, is causally related to eligible service.
37747 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, as a consequence of which the veteran had an infection involving the plantar fascia of side and site of the body, is causally related.
Body Mass Index (BMI) has been defined by the RMA to mean
W/H2 where:
W is the person’s weight in kilograms and
H is the person’s height in metres.
[Note: For Imperial weights and measures, BMI = wt. in lbs/(ht in inches2) x 703.1].
The RMA has also issued a SOP for morbid obesity. If there is a history of having BMI of at least 30 but the claim does not succeed via this factor, you will be asked to consider whether there is a history of morbid obesity, as this is an extreme form of obesity.
If it is not possible to obtain specific height/weight measurements, a medical comment that the veteran or member was obese will be sufficient. If height/weight measurements can be obtained, the BMI formula should be applied.
A history of obesity may be documented in the evidence. However, the veteran or member may not have sought medical attention and the condition may not have been recorded in medical records. In addition, doctors' and hospitals' records may have been destroyed or can no longer be obtained. Therefore, a statement by the veteran about his or her weight at a particular time will generally be accepted, unless there is contradictory evidence. This weight can then be used to calculate the veteran's BMI.
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
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Claimant Report | Obesity | CR9230.pdf [7] | CR9230.docx [8] |
Medical Report | Obesity | MR9305.pdf [9] | MR9305.docx [10] |
37749 there is some evidence that having a BMI of at least 30 may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
37750 the veteran has had a BMI of at least 30 at some time.
37751 the veteran has established the causal connection between having a BMI of at least 30 and VEA service for the condition under consideration.
37752 the veteran has established the causal connection between having a BMI of at least 30 and VEA service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37754 the veteran has established the causal connection between having a BMI of at least 30 and operational service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
or
37755 the veteran has established the causal connection between having a BMI of at least 30 and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
37753 the veteran has established the causal connection between having a BMI of at least 30 and VEA service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37756 the veteran has established the causal connection between having a BMI of at least 30 and operational service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
or
37757 the veteran has established the causal connection between having a BMI of at least 30 and eligible service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37760 the veteran had a BMI of at least 30 at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37762 the veteran's BMI of at least 30 was caused by operational service.
or
9004 the veteran has a history of morbid obesity.
9007 the veteran was morbidly obese at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
9005 the morbid obesity is causally related to operational service.
37760 the veteran had a BMI of at least 30 at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37763 the veteran's BMI of at least 30 was caused by eligible service.
or
9004 the veteran has a history of morbid obesity.
9007 the veteran was morbidly obese at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
9006 the morbid obesity is causally related to eligible service.
37761 the veteran had a BMI of at least 30 at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37762 the veteran's BMI of at least 30 was caused by operational service.
37764 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service which caused the BMI of at least 30.
or
9004 the veteran has a history of morbid obesity.
9008 the veteran was morbidly obese at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
9005 the morbid obesity is causally related to operational service.
9009 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the morbid obesity is causally related.
37761 the veteran had a BMI of at least 30 at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37763 the veteran's BMI of at least 30 was caused by eligible service.
37765 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service which caused the BMI of at least 30.
or
9004 the veteran has a history of morbid obesity.
9008 the veteran was morbidly obese at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
9006 the morbid obesity is causally related to eligible service.
9010 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the morbid obesity is causally related.
Appropriate clinical management for plantar fasciitis is usually conservative.
The following measures may assist the recovery process:
If the plantar fasciitis is part of a widespread inflammatory disorder, treatment of the underlying condition.
Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
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Medical Report | Inability to Obtain Appropriate Clinical Management | GQACM.pdf [11] | GQACM.docx [12] |
11109 the condition under consideration has been accepted on the basis of inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration.
7066 there is some evidence that an inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration may be a factor in the worsening of the condition under consideration.
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
7378 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration at some time.
7379 the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
11234 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and VEA service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
11235 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and operational service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
or
11236 the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and eligible service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
7384 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during operational service.
21084 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during operational service, as a causal result of operational service.
7387 the veteran's inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration during operational service was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
7389 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, because of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
7390 the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related to operational service.
7392 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury that prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related.
7385 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during eligible service.
7386 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, during eligible service, as a causal result of eligible service.
7388 the veteran's inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration during eligible service was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
7389 the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration, which contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, because of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
7391 the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related to eligible service.
7393 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury that prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related.
Members of the ADF frequently experience a sudden increase in the intensity of weight bearing exercise when they commence recruit training, undertake fitness assessments, and engage in military exercises. However, it is necessary to compare the individual's weight bearing activity with prior levels of weight bearing activity to consider whether or not an increase is achieved. The medical officer diagnosing plantar fasciitis is likely to have taken a history of the person's relevant activities leading up to the development of the condition. The increase in weight bearing activity can apply to frequency, duration, or intensity of the weight bearing activity involving the affected foot.
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
---|---|---|---|
Claimant Report |
Running or Weight Bearing on the Foot - Plantar Fasciitis |
CR9279.pdf [13] | CR9279.docx [14] |
37846 the veteran has established the causal connection between increased weight bearing activity involving the foot and VEA service for plantar fasciitis.
37845 the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37847 the veteran has established the causal connection between increased weight bearing activity involving the foot and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
37849 the veteran has established the causal connection between increased weight bearing activity involving the foot and operational service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
37850 the veteran has established the causal connection between increased weight bearing activity involving the foot and eligible service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
37855 the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37848 the veteran has established the causal connection between increased weight bearing activity involving the foot and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37851 the veteran has established the causal connection between increased weight bearing activity involving the foot and operational service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
or
37852 the veteran has established the causal connection between increased weight bearing activity involving the foot and eligible service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37853 the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 100 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37859 on operational service, the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 100 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37866 the increase in frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body by at least 100 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, on operational service, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
37856 the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 200 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37860 on eligible service, the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 200 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37861 as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 200 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37867 the increase in frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body by at least 200 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, on eligible service, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
37857 the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 100 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37862 on operational service, the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 100 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37863 as a causal result of operational service, the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 100 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37868 the increase in frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body by at least 100 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, on operational service, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
37858 the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 200 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37864 on eligible service, the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 200 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37865 as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran increased the frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body, by at least 200 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37869 the increase in frequency, duration, or intensity of weight bearing activity involving side and site of the body by at least 200 percent, to a minimum intensity of five METs for at least two hours per day, within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, on eligible service, was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
The factor requires weightbearing (being on the feet) while on a hard surface for at least 5 hours per day. There are no associated definitions. The weightbearing does not require any lifting or carrying of loads, just that the affected foot bears weight (of the body) while on a hard surface. Such would occur when simply standing on any hard surface such as a concrete floor or bitumen roadway, but would also include any running, exercise or other activity undertaken that was undertaken on a hard surface.
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
---|---|---|---|
Claimant Report |
Running or Weight Bearing on the Foot - Plantar Fasciitis |
CR9279.pdf [15] | CR9279.docx [16] |
37828 the veteran has established the causal connection between prolonged weightbearing on the foot on a hard surface and VEA service for plantar fasciitis.
37829 the veteran has established the causal connection between prolonged weightbearing on the foot on a hard surface and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
37831 the veteran has established the causal connection between prolonged weightbearing on the foot on a hard surface and operational service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
37832 the veteran has established the causal connection between prolonged weightbearing on the foot on a hard surface and eligible service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
37830 the veteran has established the causal connection between prolonged weightbearing on the foot on a hard surface and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37833 the veteran has established the causal connection between prolonged weightbearing on the foot on a hard surface and operational service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
or
37834 the veteran has established the causal connection between prolonged weightbearing on the foot on a hard surface and eligible service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37835 the veteran underwent prolonged weightbearing on side and site of the body while on a hard surface for at least five hours per day, on more days than not, for the six months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37839 operational service made a material contribution to the veteran undergoing prolonged weightbearing on side and site of the body while on a hard surface for at least five hours per day, on more days than not, for the six months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37836 the veteran underwent prolonged weightbearing on side and site of the body while on a hard surface for at least five hours per day, on more days than not, for the twelve months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37840 eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran undergoing prolonged weightbearing on side and site of the body while on a hard surface for at least five hours per day, on more days than not, for the twelve months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37837 the veteran underwent prolonged weightbearing on side and site of the body while on a hard surface for at least five hours per day, on more days than not, for the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37841 operational service made a material contribution to the veteran undergoing prolonged weightbearing on side and site of the body while on a hard surface for at least five hours per day, on more days than not, for the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37843 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran undertook prolonged weightbearing on side and site of the body while on a hard surface for at least five hours per day, on more days than not, for the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, which was materially contributed to by operational service.
37838 the veteran underwent prolonged weightbearing on side and site of the body while on a hard surface for at least five hours per day, on more days than not, for the twelve months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37842 eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran undergoing prolonged weightbearing on side and site of the body while on a hard surface for at least five hours per day, on more days than not, for the twelve months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37844 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran undertook prolonged weightbearing on side and site of the body while on a hard surface for at least five hours per day, on more days than not, for the twelve months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, which was materially contributed to by eligible service.
All members of the ADF are expected to meet certain fitness levels, and running would be a common component of any training regimen to maintain fitness. It is an integral part of CFA (Combat Fitness Assessment) and/or BFA (Battle Fitness Assessment) regularly undertaken by military personnel of all ranks.
Type | Title | PDF Format | word format |
---|---|---|---|
Claimant Report |
Running or Weight Bearing on the Foot - Plantar Fasciitis |
CR9279.pdf [17] | CR9279.docx [18] |
17493 the veteran has established the causal connection between running and VEA service for plantar fasciitis.
30038 the veteran has established the causal connection between running and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
30059 the veteran has established the causal connection between running and operational service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
30039 the veteran has established the causal connection between running and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
30057 the veteran has established the causal connection between running and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
30060 the veteran has established the causal connection between running and operational service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
or
30061 the veteran has established the causal connection between running and eligible service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
30062 the veteran ran on average at least ten kilometres per week for the three months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
30063 operational service made a material contribution to the veteran running on average at least ten kilometres per week for the three months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
30064 the veteran ran on average at least 20 kilometres per week for the six months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
30065 eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran running on average at least 20 kilometres per week for the six months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
30067 the veteran ran on average at least ten kilometres per week for the three months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
34812 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran ran on average at least ten kilometres per week for the three months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
30068 operational service made a material contribution to the veteran running on average at least ten kilometres per week for the three months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
30069 the veteran ran on average at least 20 kilometres per week for the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
34813 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran ran on average at least 20 kilometres per week for the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
30070 eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran running on average at least 20 kilometres per week for the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
The RMA defines this trauma to mean an 'injury to the affected fascia that causes the development, within the 24 hours of the injury being sustained, of pain and tenderness, swelling or altered mobility of the affected foot'.
The plantar aspect of the foot is the underside of the foot.
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
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Claimant Report | Trauma - Plantar Fascitis | CR9098.pdf [19] | CR9098.docx [20] |
Medical Report | Trauma - Plantar Fascitis | MR9124.pdf [21] | MR9124.docx [22] |
37892 there is some evidence that trauma to the plantar aspect of the affected foot may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
37730 the veteran has experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis at some time.
17464 the veteran has established the causal connection between the trauma to the plantar aspect and VEA service for plantar fasciitis.
17471 the veteran satisfies the occurrence provisions for the trauma to the plantar aspect and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
30072 the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
17465 the veteran has established the causal connection between the trauma to the plantar aspect and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
17467 the veteran has established the causal connection between the trauma to the plantar aspect and operational service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
17468 the veteran has established the causal connection between the trauma to the plantar aspect and eligible service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
17472 the veteran satisfies the occurrence provisions for the trauma to the plantar aspect and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
17474 the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
17466 the veteran has established the causal connection between the trauma to the plantar aspect and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
17469 the veteran has established the causal connection between the trauma to the plantar aspect and operational service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
or
17470 the veteran has established the causal connection between the trauma to the plantar aspect and eligible service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
17475 on operational service, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
17482 the trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis on operational service within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
17484 the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
20313 as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
17485 the identified illness or injury which caused the trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis is causally related to operational service.
17476 on eligible service, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
30073 as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
17483 the trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis on eligible service within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
17484 the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
20313 as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
17486 the identified illness or injury which caused the trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis is causally related to eligible service.
17479 on operational service, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
30074 as a causal result of operational service, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
20315 the trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis on operational service within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
17484 the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
20314 as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
17485 the identified illness or injury which caused the trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis is causally related to operational service.
17487 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury which caused the trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis, is causally related.
17477 on eligible service, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
17481 as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
20316 the trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis on eligible service within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
or
17484 the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis as a consequence of an illness or injury which is identifiable.
20314 as a consequence of the identified illness or injury, the veteran experienced trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
17486 the identified illness or injury which caused the trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis is causally related to eligible service.
17488 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury which caused the trauma to the plantar aspect of side and site of the body as defined in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis, is causally related.
The RMA does not define 'weight bearing exercise', but the factor requires such exercise to be at a rate of at least 5 METs, and involve repeated lifting of the affected foot, for a continuous period of at least one hour, at least once per week, over a period of at least the three months (RH) or six months (BOP) before the clinical onset or worsening of plantar fasciitis.
A MET is defined by the RMA to mean 'a unit of measurement of the level of physical exertion. 1 MET=3.5ml of oxygen/kg of body weight per minute or, 1.0 kcal/kg of body weight per hour, or resting metabolic rate'. At least 5 METs in this context would include brisk walking, running, marching and any exercise or sport where the foot is repeatedly raised.
MET ratings for common activities
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
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Claimant Report |
Running or Weight Bearing on the Foot - Plantar Fasciitis |
CR9279.pdf [23] | CR9279.docx [24] |
37811 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and VEA service for plantar fasciitis.
37812 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
37814 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and operational service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
37815 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and eligible service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
37813 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37816 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and operational service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
or
37817 the veteran has established the causal connection between undertaking weight bearing exercise on the foot and eligible service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37818 the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the three months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37822 operational service made a material contribution to the veteran undertaking weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the three months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37819 the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the six months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37823 eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran undertaking weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the six months before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37820 the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the three months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37826 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the three months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37824 operational service made a material contribution to the veteran undertaking weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the three months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37821 the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37827 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred before the veteran undertook weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37825 eligible service made a material contribution to the veteran undertaking weight bearing exercise on side and site of the body as specified in the Statements of Principles for plantar fasciitis over a period of at least the six months before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
The RMA defines inappropriate footwear to mean 'footwear that results in excess pronation'. Excess pronation in the foot relates to the turning of the sole outwards with the lateral (outside) margin of the foot elevated. Excess pronation is likely to occur when the shoes worn provide inadequate support to feet, including heels and arches, for the activities undertaken. This scenario may occur if wearing faulty or worn out shoes; or where service personnel, such as members of the SAS are required to run for extended periods in service boots. Since late 2000, service boots have been custom-fitted; and since at least 1990, commercial footwear (sports shoes) have been worn by the military when engaged in formal physical exercise and training.
Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
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Claimant Report | Wearing Inappropriate Footwear - Plantar Fasciitis | CR9280.pdf [25] | CR9280.docx [26] |
37786 there is some evidence that wearing inappropriate footwear may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
37794 the veteran has worn inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body at some time.
37787 the veteran has established the causal connection between wearing inappropriate footwear and VEA service for plantar fasciitis.
37795 the veteran wore inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37788 the veteran has established the causal connection between wearing inappropriate footwear and VEA service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
37790 the veteran has established the causal connection between wearing inappropriate footwear and operational service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
37791 the veteran has established the causal connection between wearing inappropriate footwear and eligible service for the clinical onset of plantar fasciitis.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
37796 the veteran wore inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37789 the veteran has established the causal connection between wearing inappropriate footwear and VEA service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37792 the veteran has established the causal connection between wearing inappropriate footwear and operational service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
or
37793 the veteran has established the causal connection between wearing inappropriate footwear and eligible service for the clinical worsening of plantar fasciitis.
37797 on operational service, the veteran wore inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37893 as a causal result of operational service, the veteran wore inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37804 the veteran's wearing of inappropriate footwear on operational service during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
37798 on eligible service, the veteran wore inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37799 as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran wore inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
37805 the veteran's wearing of inappropriate footwear on eligible service during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
37800 on operational service, the veteran wore inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37801 as a causal result of operational service, the veteran wore inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37806 the veteran's wearing of inappropriate footwear on operational service during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
37802 on eligible service, the veteran wore inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37803 as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran wore inappropriate footwear during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
37807 the veteran's wearing of inappropriate footwear on eligible service during weight bearing exercise involving side and site of the body within the seven days before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=comment/reply/63997%23comment-form
[2] http://www.rma.gov.au/SOP/alpha_ind/p.htm
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9377_0.pdf
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9377_0.docx
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9376.pdf
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9376.docx
[7] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9230_7.pdf
[8] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9230_7.docx
[9] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9305_7.pdf
[10] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9305_7.docx
[11] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/GQACM_16.pdf
[12] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/GQACM_16.docx
[13] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9279.pdf
[14] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9279.docx
[15] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9279_0.pdf
[16] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9279_0.docx
[17] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9279_1.pdf
[18] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9279_1.docx
[19] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9098.pdf
[20] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9098.docx
[21] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9124.pdf
[22] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/MR9124.docx
[23] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9279_2.pdf
[24] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9279_2.docx
[25] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9280.pdf
[26] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/CR9280.docx