Granted
The Board restored the Veteran's PTSD rating to 70 percent, effective May 1, 2023. The reduction was found improper as there was no improvement in the Veteran's condition.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing an improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25001827
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