The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring, finding that his condition is manifested by hyperpigmented follicles and scars under the beard and on the upper lip. The current evaluation of 30 percent reflects this presentation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any new or significant changes in the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2020
- Citation
- A20013145
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring prior to February 7, 2025 is denied. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, kidney failure and urinary frequency, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, and vertigo are all denied. There is no credible evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure basis.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring due to the Veteran's failure to attend an examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring due to an inadequate VA examination and potential outstanding treatment records.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has found that the Veteran's skin disability, pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring, is etiologically related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.
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