Question juridique clé
Which prior decision is the temporal basis for reviewing a pension revision under Art. 17 LPGA?
Solution extraite
The relevant comparison point was the 22 April 2002 communication, because it followed a fresh substantive examination of the insured's entitlement, not the initial 1997 pension award.
Motifs extraits
A later decision can serve as the comparison basis if it rests on a material assessment of the right to benefits, factual findings, proof appraisal, and lawful income comparison. The 2002 communication met that standard.