Partly granted
The Board restored the 70 percent rating for PTSD and major depressive disorder, effective February 1, 2024, as the reduction was improper. The claim for a higher rating for low back disability was dismissed.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, thus the reduction was improper.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Major depressive disorder, Lumbosacral strain with thoracic strain (low back disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25018344
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