Partly granted
The Board granted a 10 percent disability evaluation for hypertension and service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, while denying an increased rating for GERD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypertension required continuous medication but did not meet the criteria for higher ratings. Pseudofolliculitis barbae was directly attributable to service, while GERD did not warrant a higher rating based on its symptoms and impact.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hypertension, Pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25021352
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