Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied due to his failure to report to a scheduled VA examination without good cause.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran failed to report to a February 2023 VA examination and made no showing of good cause for such failure, as he was adequately notified and provided reminders.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25016071
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