The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression was reduced from a 70 percent to a 30 percent rating, effective January 1, 2017. The reduction was improper as the evidence did not demonstrate material improvement in his condition.,The Veteran's left hip disability had its rating reduced from 50 percent to 30 percent, effective October 1, 2016.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an actual change in the Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression that was reasonably certain to be maintained under ordinary conditions of life.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression, Mild Patellofemoral Arthritis of the Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2018
- Citation
- 1800765
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