Denied
The Board found that the reduction in ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae and facial scar were proper as there was material improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
The deciding factor: Material improvement in the disability has been shown, with less than 5% of total body area affected by PFB and no current scarring noted during the April 2021 examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25054141
What this means for you
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