The Veteran's PFB is rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is not higher than what is warranted based on the evidence of record.,The Veteran's open angle glaucoma from March 11, 2021, is rated at 50 percent. The Board found that a higher rating is not supported by the evidence.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show visible or palpable tissue loss and either gross distortion or asymmetry of three or more features or paired sets of features (such as two cheeks, chin), or; six or more characteristics of disfigurement. The Veteran's PFB is rated under Diagnostic Code 7800.,The evidence does not show incapacitating episodes related to the open angle glaucoma and no impairment of muscle function such as diplopia or double vision. The Veteran's visual acuity and visual field are evaluated based on their respective ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), Open Angle Glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24071797
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Related decisions
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- Dismissed
The appeal to revise the effective date for a 50% disability rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is dismissed because the July 2024 proposed rating decision was not an appealable determination.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for PFB is denied as the condition did not manifest through scarring or disfigurement during the appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome and vertigo are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The PFB claim is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected open angle glaucoma is granted an initial 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.
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