VA Diagnostic Code 7832Hyperhidrosis:
Rated from 0% to 30% under § 4.118. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 30%
Unable to handle paper or tools because of moisture, and unresponsive to therapy
- 0%
Able to handle paper or tools after therapy
Hyperhidrosis (VA Diagnostic Code 7832)
Understanding Your VA Disability Rating for Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a skin condition involving excessive sweating. The VA rates this condition under Diagnostic Code 7832, found in § 4.118 of the VA rating schedule, which covers conditions of the skin.
When evaluating hyperhidrosis, the VA focuses on how the excessive moisture affects your ability to function—specifically your ability to handle everyday items like paper or tools—and whether the condition responds to therapy.
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns one of the following disability ratings for hyperhidrosis:
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 30% | Unable to handle paper or tools because of moisture, and unresponsive to therapy |
| 0% | Able to handle paper or tools after therapy |
What the VA Looks For
When rating hyperhidrosis, the VA considers two key factors:
- Impact on function: Whether the excessive moisture prevents you from handling paper or tools.
- Response to therapy: Whether your condition responds to treatment.
A 30% rating applies when the moisture makes it impossible to handle paper or tools and the condition does not respond to therapy. A 0% rating applies when you are able to handle paper or tools after receiving therapy.
This information is based on the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 7832 under § 4.118. Individual ratings depend on your specific medical evidence and circumstances.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.118, diagnostic code 7832. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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