The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) with residual scars is granted a 60 percent disability rating, effective March 30, 2009. The initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis prior to December 20, 2010, and any rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter, is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PFB with residual scars was found to affect more than 40 percent of his exposed skin throughout the appeals period, warranting a 60 percent disability rating. The initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis prior to December 20, 2010, and any rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter, is denied due to lack of polyps or significant obstruction.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18111059
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