The Veteran's appeal for a total temporary evaluation based on surgical or other treatment necessitating convalescence for recurrent perirectal abscess was denied as he did not meet the criteria under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a temporary total convalescence rating due to hospitalization or surgery for a service-connected disability during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent perirectal abscess
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21071700
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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