The Veteran's request for an extended temporary total rating based on convalescence for right foot disability from April 1, 2013 to August 27, 2014 was denied.,The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left facial and ear numbness and eye lid symptoms due to a VA procedure in July 2012 was denied.,The Veteran's request for an increased disability rating for his left foot disability from May 1, 2016 onward was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD prior to May 8, 2017 was denied.,The Veteran's request for TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected disabilities prior to May 8, 2017 was granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show severe post-operative residuals or immobilization by cast between April 1, 2013 and August 27, 2014 following the right foot surgery.,Left facial and ear numbness and eye lid symptoms were not proximately caused by VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.,From May 1, 2016 onward, the Veteran's right foot disability manifested with severe pain, stiffness, and limited motion but no actual loss of the right foot. The criteria for a higher rating were not met.,PTSD symptoms from February 15, 2022 did not meet or approximate social and occupational impairment with reduced reliability and productivity as required for a higher evaluation.,Prior to May 8, 2017, the Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet or approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas or total occupational and social impairment. The criteria for TDIU were met.
- Claimed conditions
- Right First Metatarsal Osteoarthritis, with Plantar Spur and Chronic Tendonitis, Left Facial Numbness and Eye Lid Symptoms
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22065544
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