The Board has granted a temporary total disability rating from November 2, 2007 to January 2, 2008 for convalescence following the appellant's laparoscopy. The issue of evaluation of scars, residuals of abdominal surgeries is referred back to the RO for appropriate action.
The deciding factor: The appellant experienced severe post-operative symptoms and required a temporary total disability rating due to her need for convalescence after surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- Persistent abdominal pain, Ovarian cysts, Pelvic adhesions
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1101723
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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