Remanded (sent back)
The reduction of the disability rating for service-connected major depressive disorder (MDD) from 70 percent to 50 percent was improper, and the 70 percent rating is restored. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is remanded.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the MDD rating was improper because the Veteran was not provided advanced notice of the reduced evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000159
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