Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal to restore a 10 percent rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), confirming the reduction to a noncompensable (0 percent) rating effective June 1, 2022.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on evidence showing actual improvement in the veteran's condition and its impact on daily functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25001810
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