The Veteran's rating for major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder was reduced from 70% to 50%, effective December 21, 2019. The reduction is void ab initio and the prior rating of 70% is restored. Additionally, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The reduction from 70% to 50% for major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder was improper due to failure to comply with notice procedures under 38 C.F.R. § 3.655, and the evidence showed an improvement in her condition which did not warrant a reduction.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24040606
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