---
title: "DC 8105 - Chorea, Sydenham's"
diagnostic_code: "8105"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8105-chorea-sydenhams"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T05:11:37.407730Z"
---

# DC 8105 - Chorea, Sydenham's

Rated under § 4.124a. Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | Pronounced, progressive grave types |
| 80% | Severe |
| 50% | Moderately severe |
| 30% | Moderate |
| 10% | Mild |

## Notes

- 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.

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*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.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a