The Veteran's left foot surgery on November 2, 2018 necessitated a period of convalescence from November 2, 2018, which continued for at least three months.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence confirmed the need for convalescence following the surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25045304
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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