The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is denied. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder and anxiety, is remanded.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support granting a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae under DC 7806 due to the affected area being less than five percent of the entire body or exposed areas. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded as there are inconsistencies in his service records and he has requested additional development.
- Claimed conditions
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (including PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19175273
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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