The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB or PB), the highest available under VA regulations, based on one characteristic of disfigurement. The veteran's condition is not rated higher due to lack of evidence of extensive lesions, exudation, constant itching, or marked disfigurement.
The deciding factor: The disability met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7800 (disfigurement of head, face, or neck) based on one characteristic of disfigurement: surface contour elevation upon palpation. The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to lack of extensive lesions, exudation, constant itching, or marked disfigurement.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB or PB)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0613641
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