Partly granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae, but denied increased ratings for right knee strain, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, and left varicocele. The claim for special monthly compensation was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae affected 20 to 40 percent of exposed areas, meeting the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 7813. However, there was no evidence supporting higher ratings or special monthly compensation for the other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae, right knee strain, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, left varicocele
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25010182
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