---
title: "DC 8106 - Chorea, Huntington's"
diagnostic_code: "8106"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8106-chorea-huntingtons"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:24:44.521056Z"
---

# DC 8106 - Chorea, Huntington's

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

Rate as Sydenham's chorea. This, though a familial disease, has its onset in late adult life, and is considered a ratable disability.

Rate as Chorea, Sydenham's (DC 8105)

## Rating criteria

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

# 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.*

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