The Board denied the veteran's claims for extensions of temporary total ratings based on convalescence following surgeries in November and September 1990, finding that the criteria were not met.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an extension beyond February 28, 1991, for the surgery performed on November 28, 1990, due to the toe being well-healed and without severe postoperative residuals. The claim for January 31, 1992, was also denied as there were no further convalescence needs.
- Claimed conditions
- Left great toe disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2002
- Citation
- 0213938
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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