The Veteran's PFB was granted a 50% rating effective May 18, 2018. His dermatitis received a 30% rating prior to September 27, 2017 and is denied any higher ratings.,An initial 30% rating for dermatitis was granted as of September 27, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PFB manifested with three characteristics of disfigurement without visible or palpable tissue loss. His dermatitis affected 20-40% of his total body area and did not require systemic therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), Dermatitis, Psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20044498
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
The appeal to revise the effective date for a 50% disability rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is dismissed because the July 2024 proposed rating decision was not an appealable determination.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for PFB is denied as the condition did not manifest through scarring or disfigurement during the appeal period.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial 70 percent evaluation, effective September 23, 2024. The Veteran's dermatitis remains at a 10 percent evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome and vertigo are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The PFB claim is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
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