The Board has granted a temporary total rating based on the right foot surgery performed on October 3, 2018 due to severe post-operative residuals necessitating continued use of a knee scooter.
The deciding factor: The criteria under 38 C.F.R. § 4.30(a)(2) were met as the Veteran relied on a knee scooter for ambulation until being released from care in January 2019, due to severe post-operative residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23016814
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's current right foot injury and cervical spine disorder are found to have onset during his military service, warranting service connection for both conditions.
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