Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the evidence showed that the condition was manifested by visible characteristic lesions covering less than 5 percent of the total body area and exposed areas, with no systemic treatment other than topical therapy required.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it was manifested by visible characteristic lesions covering less than 5 percent of the total body area and exposed areas, with no systemic treatment other than topical therapy required.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae (claimed as shaving bumps)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25094954
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