The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae and scar, posterior scalp as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of PFB covered less than 5% of his body area and between 5-20% of exposed areas without systemic therapy. The posterior scalp scar was painful but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it only affected one area and was not unstable.

Claimed conditions

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Scar, Posterior Scalp

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 7, 2025

Citation

A25021246

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