The Veteran's psoriatic scalp dermatitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae were evaluated, but the Board found that he did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s psoriatic scalp dermatitis involved less than 20% of his entire body and exposed areas, and pseudofolliculitis barbae affected less than 5% of his total body area. Neither condition required systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs for a duration that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- psoriatic scalp dermatitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2021
- Citation
- 21067332
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, left foot swelling/pain, a left ankle condition, and tinnitus.
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