The veteran's claim for a temporary total rating beyond August 31, 2002, based on convalescence from left knee surgery by VA in July 2002 was denied as there were no severe postoperative residuals such as incompletely healed surgical wounds or therapeutic immobilization of the knee.
The deciding factor: The criteria for extending the temporary total rating beyond August 31, 2002, have not been met because the veteran did not demonstrate severe postoperative residuals such as incompletely healed surgical wounds, therapeutic immobilization of one major joint, application of a body cast, the necessity for house confinement, or the necessity for continued use of a wheelchair or crutches (regular weight-bearing prohibited).
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0812812
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