The Veteran's temporary total evaluation for convalescence due to right ankle surgery from April 7, 2009, through January 12, 2010, is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran underwent two surgeries on his right ankle and needed a second surgery in January 2010. The Board found that the need for multiple surgeries, continued use of crutches, and inability to bear weight supported the extension of the temporary total evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- September 9, 2014
- Citation
- 1440113
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