The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for scarring as residuals of acne, tinea skin (claimed as barbae folliculitis) was denied. The claim for service connection for lumbar spine strain was granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's back condition is less likely than not due to his service-connected ankle disability and did not address aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Lumbar Spine Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 4, 2023
- Citation
- A23027612
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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).
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