The Veteran's anhidrosis has been manifested by swelling, redness, night sweats, and weight gain. The disability is currently rated at 10 percent under DC 7825 for recurrent debilitating episodes occurring at least four times during the past 12-month period and responding to treatment with antihistamines or sympathomimetics.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's anhidrosis was found to be analogous to uticaria, which is rated based on recurrent debilitating episodes requiring intermittent systemic immunosuppressive therapy for control. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as she controlled her symptoms with environmental controls and antihistamines.
- Claimed conditions
- anhidrosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 30, 2009
- Citation
- 0937170
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