The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder was improperly reduced from a 70% to a 50% rating, and the 70% rating is restored. Service connection for endometriosis is granted, and a 30% disability rating for residuals of ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids s/p hysteroscopy and perforation of the cervix is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's mental health condition did not show improvement as required by VA regulations for a proper reduction in rating. The evidence showed no change in her ability to function under ordinary conditions, despite therapy and treatment. For service connection, the Board found that the Veteran had current symptoms of endometriosis related to her military service.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, endometriosis, ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids s/p hysteroscopy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24036026
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- Dismissed
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