The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated at a noncompensable level prior to October 26, 2018. As of October 26, 2018, the Veteran is granted a 10 percent disability rating for scarring associated with his pseudofolliculitis barbae.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae did not meet criteria for a compensable rating prior to October 26, 2018. However, as of this date, he has scarring associated with his condition which warrants a 10 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19194833
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's claimed conditions are due to any incident of his period of active service.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, left foot swelling/pain, a left ankle condition, and tinnitus.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a compensable evaluation of service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae and for service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis, migraines headaches, left foot bunions (hallux valgus), right foot bunions (hallux valgus), and tinnitus to ensure proper development.
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