The Veteran's service-connected left Achilles tendon rupture did not meet the criteria for a temporary total evaluation based on convalescence due to treatment of his disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had an exacerbation of pain in his left heel, but no surgery or immobilization by cast was required.
- Claimed conditions
- left Achilles tendon rupture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2014
- Citation
- 1446725
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from engaging in gainful employment as of January 1, 2019. The Board granted a TDIU effective from that date.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an increased disability evaluation for his left ankle Achilles tendon rupture, finding that a higher rating was not warranted given the moderate limitation of motion and lack of additional functional impairment beyond what is already contemplated by the current 10 percent rating.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for both the left and right Achilles tendon conditions, finding no evidence that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claims for service connection for a left Achilles tendon rupture and a right ankle injury due to inadequate examinations and medical opinions.
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