The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PFB, cervical spine disability, and right hip disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the current noncompensable rating for PFB is appropriate due to its mild nature. For the cervical spine, there was no evidence of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of IVDS. For the right hip, the medical evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any signs of unfavorable ankylosis of the cervical spine or incapacitating episodes due to IVDS for the cervical spine disability. The right hip disabilities were rated based on limitations in flexion and extension, with no findings supporting higher ratings under the current rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), Herniation of the Cervical Spine, Right Hip Myositis with Exostosis of the Right Ilium and Limitation of Flexion, Right Hip Myositis with Exostosis of the Right Ilium and Right Thigh Impairment, Right Hip Myositis with Exostosis of the Right Ilium and Limitation of Extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23066563
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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