The Board has restored the Veteran's 100% rating for depressive disorder, effective August 1, 2020, as the reduction was improper and did not comply with applicable regulations.
The deciding factor: The reduction in rating from 100% to 30% for depressive disorder was found to be improper due to failure to apply the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.344, which requires a finding of actual improvement and an improvement in ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2026
- Citation
- A26040903
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