The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial, compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae with hidradenitis suppurativa. The evidence did not show that the conditions met the criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not document characteristic lesions involving at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of the entire body affected or intermittent systemic therapy required for a total duration of less than 6 weeks over the past 12-month period.

Claimed conditions

pseudofolliculitis barbae, hidradenitis suppurativa

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 28, 2025

Citation

A25007685

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