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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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression, right knee disability, and left knee disability.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression, finding that her symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression, but remanded the claim for service connection for PTSD.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, lumbosacral strain, to include low back pain, a right hip disability, and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression. The Board also remanded the claim for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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