D112.00Skin & Dermatology

History of severe hyperhidrosis of hands or feet unless controlled by topical medications

What This Code Means

Receiving DQ code D112.00 means the DoDMERB physician reviewer determined that your medical history or exam findings related to history of severe hyperhidrosis of hands or feet unless controlled by topical medications do not currently meet Department of Defense accession standards as defined in DoDI 6130.03.

This does not end your candidacy. Many conditions flagged under this code are waiverable. The next step is understanding the exact standard that applies to your situation and whether a waiver request is appropriate for your commissioning source.

Official Regulation Text

From DoDI 6130.03-V1, “Medical Standards for Military Service,” Change 6 (February 3, 2026)

Section 6.21.j — Skin and Soft Tissue Conditions

“History of severe hyperhidrosis of hands or feet unless controlled by topical medications.”

Waiver Outlook for History of severe hyperhidrosis of hands or feet unless controlled by topical medications

High LikelihoodHyperhidrosis is only disqualifying when it is *severe* — and most cases are not. Reviewers rate severity on the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS), a 1–4 self-rating: a 3 or 4 is severe, a 1 or 2 is not. They read the actual clinical notes to place you on that scale, and the majority of applicants grade out as a 2 (not severe). The standard also carries a built-in exception when the sweating is controlled by topical medication.

Key Factors for Waiver Approval

Clinical notes that support an HDSS rating of 1 or 2 — sweating that is tolerable and does not consistently interfere with daily activities. This is the single most decisive factor, because only HDSS 3–4 counts as 'severe.'
Evidence the sweating is controlled by a topical medication. The standard specifically exempts topical control (an oral medication such as an anticholinergic does not qualify for that exception, so lean on the severity read in that case).
No functional impairment of handwriting, grip, or the ability to safely handle equipment or a weapon
A current dermatologist letter that characterizes severity in plain terms and confirms the condition is well-controlled

Documentation Tip

The entire determination turns on one word: 'severe.' Ask your dermatologist to state where your case falls on the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) and to confirm it is controlled — ideally noting HDSS 1–2 with no interference in daily tasks. A letter that pins severity as mild does more for you than a long treatment history.

This condition is covered in depth in The Ultimate DoDMERB Handbook by LTC Kirkland & Capt Dach — including real success scenarios, remedial exam strategies, and the complete waiver playbook. Get the handbook →

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