The Veteran's hair loss disorder is rated under Diagnostic Code 7831, which requires a loss of hair limited to the scalp and face. The medical evidence does not show any loss of hair beyond the scalp and face, thus preventing a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's alopecia areata has resulted in loss of hair only on her scalp and face, without affecting other areas as required by Diagnostic Code 7831 for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Hair Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 1, 2012
- Citation
- 1226583
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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