The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 0 percent for pseudofolliculitis is remanded due to inadequate examination and failure to consider new evidence.
The deciding factor: The Board found the October 2024 VA examination inadequate for rating purposes, as it did not address the Veteran's contention of scarring from his pseudofolliculitis and did not clarify when the Veteran was directed to shave or how often he had persistent bleeds and open sores.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudofolliculitis, scarring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2026
- Citation
- A26007676
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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