VA Diagnostic Code 8107Athetosis, acquired
Rated from 10% to 100% under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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Summary
Rate as chorea.
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)
Acquired Athetosis (VA Diagnostic Code 8107)
Understanding Your VA Rating for Acquired Athetosis
Acquired athetosis is a neurological condition classified by the VA under Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders (§ 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8107).
How the VA Rates This Condition
Under the VA rating schedule, acquired athetosis is rated as Chorea, Sydenham's (Diagnostic Code 8105). This means the VA applies the same rating criteria used for chorea when evaluating acquired athetosis.
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of the condition. The available levels are:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Pronounced, progressive grave types |
| 80% | Severe |
| 50% | Moderately severe |
| 30% | Moderate |
| 10% | Mild |
What the VA Looks For
When rating acquired athetosis, the VA evaluates the severity of the condition to determine where it falls on the rating scale — ranging from mild at the 10% level up to pronounced, progressive grave types at the 100% level. Because this condition is rated as chorea (DC 8105), the evaluation follows the same severity-based framework.
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8107. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any specific rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8107. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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