The Veteran's temporary total rating for convalescence following right ankle arthroscopy on May 17, 2010 is extended through November 17, 2010.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated continued post-operative residuals preventing or inhibiting weight-bearing and necessitating use of walking aids such as a wheelchair or scooter.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle fracture with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1716483
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