The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's disability rating for degenerative arthritis of the back from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective October 1, 2010, was proper and followed due process requirements.
The deciding factor: The RO reduced the Veteran's disability rating based on a review of his medical records showing improvement in his condition, which warranted a reduction in the evaluation from 20% to 10%. The reduction was supported by evidence contained in the record at the time of the reduction and made in compliance with applicable due process laws and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 24, 2014
- Citation
- 1433082
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