The Board found that the veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent under either the old or new VA rating criteria, as it was manifested by occasional itching and pustules without constant exudation or extensive lesions.
The deciding factor: The veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was found to be less severe than what would warrant a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms and the nature of his condition, which did not meet the criteria for more severe manifestations such as systemic therapy or significant disfigurement.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 29, 2003
- Citation
- 0310292
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and a sleep disability, claimed as sleep apnea, due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's claimed conditions are due to any incident of his period of active service.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, left foot swelling/pain, a left ankle condition, and tinnitus.
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