The Veteran's migraines, allergic rhinitis, and PFB with seborrheic dermatitis have been granted initial compensable ratings of 10 percent each. The rating for seborrheic dermatitis remains at noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had migraine headaches occurring multiple times per month, allergic rhinitis causing obstruction greater than 50% on both sides without polyps, and PFB with seborrheic dermatitis affecting less than 20% of exposed areas. These conditions met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, allergic rhinitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) with seborrheic dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2026
- Citation
- A26026197
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