The Veteran's sweat gland disorder, which includes associated dyspnea, is rated at 30 percent under the analogous DC for hyperhidrosis (DC 7832). The rating is appropriate because it reflects that the Veteran can perform moderate physical work but cannot work in excessively warm environments.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's sweat gland disorder was similar to hyperhidrosis and rated by analogy under DC 7832, which allows for a 30 percent rating based on limitations of moderately demanding work in an environment not excessively warm.
- Claimed conditions
- sweat gland disorder, associated dyspnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19174755
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