The Board has determined that the veteran's need for convalescence following his right knee surgery required an extension of the temporary total disability rating from May 1, 2002 to October 2, 2002.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed a history of multiple surgeries and postoperative complications, which led the VA examiner to conclude that a longer convalescent period was warranted in this case.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Discomfort
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0637387
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