Dismissed
The appeal regarding the proposed reduction in the 70 percent disability rating for MDD was dismissed as it was premature. The claim for a higher rating for DDD of the lumbosacral spine with IVDS was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the evidence provided, including range of motion and flare-up symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) of the lumbosacral spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25018985
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