The Board has granted a temporary total disability rating for service-connected right ankle tendinitis and Achilles tendon tear, with severe postoperative residuals from June 19, 2017 to October 16, 2017.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's service-connected right ankle tendinitis necessitated surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, resulting in severe postoperative residuals requiring convalescence.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle tendinitis, Achilles tendon tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20041378
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of entitlement to a temporary total disability rating for convalescence from right ankle surgery, an increased disability rating for right ankle disability, and TDIU. The Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability will be further evaluated in light of new evidence.
- Denied
The Veteran's right ankle tendinitis has been rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there was no evidence of 'marked' limitation of motion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's PTSD, right ankle tendinitis, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and degenerative disease of the lumbar spine are all remanded for further evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right ankle tendinitis is rated at 10 percent from September 19, 2012 to February 16, 2016. The case of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the condition and service connection for a dental disorder are both remanded.
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