The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for residuals of pseudofolliculitis barbae, as the evidence showed that the Veteran's condition affected three quarters of the exposed area of his anterior, lateral, and bilateral neck.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the fact that the Veteran's condition affected an area more closely approximating 30 percent of the exposed area, which met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for the Skin.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24071277
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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