The Board denied a combined rating in excess of 70 percent and an increased rating for Pseudofolliculitis barbe (PFB) based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PFB did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it affected less than 5% of his total body or exposed areas, and no systemic therapy was required.
- Claimed conditions
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25044033
What this means for you
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