The Board has determined that the original grant of service connection for tinea barbae was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, leading to its denial. The Veteran is still compensated for his pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring.
The deciding factor: The absence of a diagnosis of tinea barbae in the record at the time of the original grant of service connection constituted clear and unmistakable error.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26022288
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination, and the Veteran was not properly notified of the scheduled examination. The matter is now pending for further evaluation.
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