The veteran's claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and right great toe condition were denied. The claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain was granted, with a current disability rating of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence establishing the presence or continuity of any right great toe disability. For pseudofolliculitis barbae, there are no service records indicating such an injury occurred during active duty service. The veteran's lumbosacral strain has been rated based on current symptoms and physical examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae, right great toe condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2003
- Citation
- 0311856
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, resulting in the grant of special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is moot.
- Denied
The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is denied as there is no legal authority to assign an earlier effective date, and the RO has already assigned the earliest possible effective date for the award of service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, the minimum allowed under VA regulations. The condition involves less than 20% of exposed areas but does not meet criteria for higher ratings.
- Denied
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