The veteran's appeal to extend the temporary total disability rating beyond October 31, 1994 for convalescence following his July 1994 surgical treatment is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the July 1994 arthroscopic surgery resulted in any post-operative residuals, that the left knee was immobilized, or that the veteran was confined to the home or required to use crutches or a wheelchair to attain mobility because of the surgical treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee injury, Lateral meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2000
- Citation
- 0012914
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