The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for sclerotic scarring alopecia, finding no evidence of entitlement to service connection prior to January 6, 2023, and that the current 10% rating accurately reflects the severity of his condition.

The deciding factor: The Board found no basis to assign an earlier effective date or a higher disability rating for sclerotic scarring alopecia as the evidence did not support entitlement prior to January 6, 2023, and the current 10% rating was appropriate given the extent of the condition.

Claimed conditions

sclerotic scarring alopecia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

March 3, 2025

Citation

A25018830

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