The Board restored the 70 percent rating for acquired psychiatric disorder, but no higher, effective August 1, 2023. The claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent was denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate sustained improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, and the reduction from 70 percent to 30 percent was improper.

Claimed conditions

unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, cannabis use disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 7, 2025

Citation

A25021100

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