The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was manifested by 5 or more scars that were painful or unstable, affecting less than 5 percent of the exposed skin and the entire body. The disability resulted in atrophic, hyper/hypopigmented macules and papules measuring up to 0.3 centimeters in length and width with an approximate combined total area of 5 square centimeters. A 30% initial rating was granted for this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae met the criteria for a 30% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7806, as it involved multiple scars that were painful or unstable and affected less than 5 percent of exposed skin area.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 22, 2015
- Citation
- 1517345
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, resulting in the grant of special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is moot.
- Denied
The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is denied as there is no legal authority to assign an earlier effective date, and the RO has already assigned the earliest possible effective date for the award of service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, the minimum allowed under VA regulations. The condition involves less than 20% of exposed areas but does not meet criteria for higher ratings.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee condition, high blood pressure, and low back condition. Service connection was also denied for pseudofolliculitis barbae.
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