Effective August 9, 2005, the Veteran's service-connected PFB covers more than 40 percent of exposed areas affected and has required constant use of topical corticosteroids. Prior to November 8, 2010, his scar of the scalp was not unstable or painful.,From November 8, 2010, the Veteran's scar of the scalp is now considered unstable and painful but does not cover at least 72 square inches, have five or more scars that are unstable and painful, or six or more characteristics of disfigurement.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided detailed information about the severity of the Veteran's skin conditions, including his PFB and scar. The evaluations supported the grant of higher ratings based on the extent of affected areas and the presence of instability/pain in the scar.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudo-folliculitis barbae (PFB), scar of the scalp
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2013
- Citation
- 1311262
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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