The Veteran's claims for extensions of temporary total ratings due to convalescence following his April 2008 left knee arthroscopy and February 2009 chondral allograft transplantation were denied as there was no evidence of severe postoperative residuals requiring further convalescence.
The deciding factor: The medical records did not indicate the Veteran required additional convalescence beyond September 30, 2008 following his April 2008 surgery and after February 2009 chondral allograft transplantation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Injury, Left Knee Arthroscopy, Left Knee Chondral Allograft Transplantation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1435893
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