The veteran's service-connected left ankle fracture required continued use of crutches until November 5, 2002. He was not entitled to a temporary total evaluation for convalescent purposes beyond that date.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show severe postoperative residuals or immobilization by a cast without surgery after November 5, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 15, 2006
- Citation
- 0614214
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including the service connection claims and a new rating for left ankle disability. The lung disorder claim was reopened but remains pending.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a left ankle fracture, right hand injury, and hearing loss in both ears. The evidence does not support current disabilities or link them to service.
- Granted
The veteran's postoperative residuals of a left ankle fracture are rated at 30 percent, and his left ankle scars are rated at 10 percent.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's left ankle disability warranted a rating of 30 percent effective June 25, 2002, due to severe posttraumatic degenerative arthritis with ankylosis and active osteomyelitis.
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