The Veteran was granted an initial compensable rating of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae painful scar from December 27, 2017, to October 24, 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's PFB manifested with one painful scar during the relevant period, which met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), Pseudofolliculitis barbae painful scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2024
- Citation
- 24004787
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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