Partly granted
The Board restored the 70 percent evaluation for major depressive disorder, denied an increased rating, and remanded several other claims.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate improvement under ordinary conditions of life, thus the reduction was improper. The Veteran's symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Degenerative joint disease, left ankle status post ligament repair, Degenerative arthritis, right knee, limitation of extension, Degenerative arthritis, right knee, limitation of flexion, Left knee strain, limitation of extension, Left knee strain, limitation of flexion, Lumbar degenerative disc disease at L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25085481
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