---
title: "DC 8107 - Athetosis, acquired"
diagnostic_code: "8107"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8107-athetosis-acquired"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:25:00.030619Z"
---

# DC 8107 - Athetosis, acquired

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

Rate as chorea.

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 |

# 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.

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*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.*

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