VA Diagnostic Code 8105Chorea, Sydenham's
Rated from 10% to 100% under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 100%
Pronounced, progressive grave types
- 80%
Severe
- 50%
Moderately severe
- 30%
Moderate
- 10%
Mild
Notes on this code
These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.
- Note: Consider rheumatic etiology and complications.
Sydenham's Chorea (VA Diagnostic Code 8105)
Understanding Your VA Rating for Sydenham's Chorea
Sydenham's chorea is a neurological condition rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 8105, found in 38 CFR § 4.124a. It falls within the VA's body system category for Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders.
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of the condition. For Sydenham's chorea, the available rating levels are:
| Rating | Severity Level |
|---|---|
| 100% | Pronounced, progressive grave types |
| 80% | Severe |
| 50% | Moderately severe |
| 30% | Moderate |
| 10% | Mild |
What the VA Looks For
When rating Sydenham's chorea, the VA evaluates where your condition falls along this severity scale — from mild presentations at the lower end to pronounced, progressive grave types at the highest rating level.
The rating schedule also includes an important consideration:
Note: Consider rheumatic etiology and complications.
This means the VA takes into account any rheumatic cause behind the condition, as well as related complications, when evaluating your claim.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.124a. It is not legal advice, and individual rating decisions depend on your specific circumstances and evidence.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8105. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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