VA Diagnostic Code 8106Chorea, Huntington's
Rated from 10% to 100% under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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Summary
Rate as Sydenham's chorea. This, though a familial disease, has its onset in late adult life, and is considered a ratable disability.
What each rating requires
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- 100%
Pronounced, progressive grave types
- 80%
Severe
- 50%
Moderately severe
- 30%
Moderate
- 10%
Mild
General rating formula
Rate as Chorea, Sydenham's (DC 8105)
Huntington's Chorea (VA Diagnostic Code 8106)
Understanding Your VA Rating for Huntington's Chorea
Huntington's chorea is a neurological condition listed under VA Diagnostic Code 8106, found in § 4.124a among the VA's Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders.
Although Huntington's chorea is a familial disease, it has its onset in late adult life and is considered a ratable disability by the VA.
How the VA Rates This Condition
Huntington's chorea is rated using the same criteria as Sydenham's chorea (Diagnostic Code 8105). The VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of the condition, according to the following levels:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Pronounced, progressive grave types |
| 80% | Severe |
| 50% | Moderately severe |
| 30% | Moderate |
| 10% | Mild |
What the VA Looks For
When rating Huntington's chorea, the VA evaluates the severity of the condition and places it along the scale above — ranging from mild at 10% up to pronounced, progressive grave types at 100%. Because the condition is rated as Sydenham's chorea, the same framework used for that condition applies here.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the VA rating schedule. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8106. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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