The Veteran's PFB is manifested by subjective complaints of burning, itching and pain. The evidence does not show any of the characteristics of disfigurement or intermittent systemic therapy required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7806. Therefore, the claim for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PFB did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation as it did not show at least five percent of exposed areas affected or intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs required for a total duration of less than six weeks during the past 12-month period.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1012768
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What this means for you
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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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