Troops discharged solely for pseudofolliculitis barbae would receive honorable discharges

The responsible military secretary would have to classify these discharges as honorable. The rule would cover members of the Armed Forces who have pseudofolliculitis barbae. The condition would have to be the only reason for the discharge.

Veterans Affairs could not deny a benefit because a covered member fell short of the minimum active-duty service requirement. This would cover members discharged solely because they have pseudofolliculitis barbae. The exception would apply to the service requirement in 38 U.S.C. 5303A. Other eligibility rules could still affect whether someone receives a benefit.