Temp 100% for Surgery

[smoothc100]

I’m going in for disk decompression surgery for the second time in 2 years in October. I will be on 30 days convalescent leave and 6 months for full recovery. I know I will be at a temp 100% for the 30 days, but will this also cover the recovery period?

[Vync]

On 8/24/2017 at 10:19 AM, smoothc100 said:

I’m going in for disk decompression surgery for the second time in 2 years in October. I will be on 30 days convalescent leave and 6 months for full recovery. I know I will be at a temp 100% for the 30 days, but will this also cover the recovery period?

It looks possible, but based on this info, it may vary depending on your circumstances:

https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/claims-special-convalescence.asp

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Temporary Rating (Surgery/Immobilization)

A temporary 100% rating is for convalescence based on surgery or immobilization of a joint by a cast without surgery for a service-connected disability. The temporary 100% rating may continue for 1 to 3 months depending on individual circumstances. Extensions up to an additional 3 months may be granted in severe cases.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must be a Veteran.
• You must have had a surgical or other treatment performed by a VA or other approved hospital or outpatient facility for a service-connected disability.

Evidence Requirements

• The evidence must show the surgery or treatment was for a service-connected disability, AND
• The surgery required convalescence of at least one month, OR
• The surgery resulted in severe postoperative residuals, such as incompletely healed surgical wounds, stumps of recent amputations, therapeutic immobilizations, house confinement, or required the use of a wheelchair or crutches, OR
• One major joint or more was immobilized by a cast without surgery.

If the surgery or procedure was at a VA facility, simply tell us when you apply and we will obtain the records for you.

Example

A Veteran has a left knee condition rated 30% disabling. His VA physician has discussed the knee's deterioration and they have decided to operate. Since the success of the surgery won't be known for 3 months following the 1 week of hospitalization, the Veteran is granted a temporary 100% evaluation for three months, and his disability compensation is increased accordingly.

How to Apply

• Apply online using eBenefits, OR
• Work with an accredited representative or agent, OR
• Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you. You can find your regional office on our Facility Locator page.

For more information on how to apply and for tips on making sure your claim is ready to be processed by VA, visit our How to Apply page

 

 

[pwrslm]

Hi Smoothc100

I had back surgery (4 lvl fusion, L3 to S1) in Nov 2014. I applied for the Temp 100 for convalescence in Dec 2015. was approved before the end of Jan 2016. The Surgeon wrote a short letter (on his letterhead) stating I should wait 3-6 months before I went back to work. I turned that in with his report of the surgery, and was approved for 3 months. Could have gotten 6 months but I wanted to get started going to college. VR&E approved me and when they found out that I could not work due to surgery, they parked me until the 3 months were done, then allowed me to start class.

Overall, if its Service Connected then its not hard.

Edited August 26, 2017 by pwrslm