The veteran's claim for a temporary total evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 4.30 based on a need for post-surgical convalescence was denied because the August 2002 surgery to remove a cyst from his right middle finger was not related to his service-connected right wrist disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the right middle finger cyst may be secondarily associated with the service-connected right wrist disorder, and therefore, entitlement to a temporary total disability rating for August 2002 surgical removal of a cyst of the right middle finger is not established.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist ganglion cyst, Giant cell tumor of the right third digit proximal phalanx
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0810386
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection due to a grant of service connection in a prior decision, and denied her claims for migraine headaches, PTSD, and a right wrist ganglion cyst.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's right wrist ganglion cyst with residual scar, finding that her symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The claims include service connection for a right wrist disability, including compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, and service connection for a low back disability.
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