The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion, with no higher ratings warranted due to the lack of evidence supporting more severe limitations such as ankylosis or instability.,Pseudofolliculitis barbae has been rated in accordance with its manifestations, with a 50 percent rating prior to March 20, 2012 and no higher rating since that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disabilities have not demonstrated any compensable limitation of motion or instability. The clinical evidence does not support the assignment of any higher ratings based on these conditions.,Pseudofolliculitis barbae has been rated in accordance with its manifestations, as it is a skin condition that affects visible or palpable tissue loss and asymmetry.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2014
- Citation
- 1411386
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Related decisions
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- Dismissed
The appeal to revise the effective date for a 50% disability rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is dismissed because the July 2024 proposed rating decision was not an appealable determination.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for PFB is denied as the condition did not manifest through scarring or disfigurement during the appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome and vertigo are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The PFB claim is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 40 percent for limitation of extension, effective December 18, 2025. The Veteran also received separate ratings for instability and dislocation of semilunar cartilage.
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