The Veteran's right posterior tibial tendinosis and tear, as well as a painful right ankle scar resulting from the surgery, have been granted service connection.,Temporary total disability benefits for post-surgical convalescence following the November 3, 2017 surgery are also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports that the Veteran's current right posterior tibial tendinosis and tear is related to his in-service right ankle injury.,The pain from the scar is a result of the service-connected right posterior tibial tendinosis and tear.
- Claimed conditions
- right posterior tibial tendinosis and tear, painful right ankle scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2024
- Citation
- 24016084
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