The Veteran's skin disability, including PFB and seborrheic dermatitis, was rated at 10% prior to November 2, 2016. Since then, a rating of 60% has been assigned for the condition due to constant or near-constant systemic therapy in the form of an oral corticosteroid.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin disability required constant or near-constant systemic therapy in the form of an oral corticosteroid since November 2, 2016, which is not covered by any other rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), Seborrheic Dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20000993
What this means for you
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