Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal to restore a 70% rating for PTSD with MDD, affirming the reduction to 50%. The decision was based on evidence showing improvement in the veteran's ability to function.
The deciding factor: The November 2022 VA examination showed improvement in the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including an improvement in her ability to function under the ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007202
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