The veteran is seeking compensation under the Veterans' Compensation Act for complications from a Staph infection and loss of sternal bone and chest muscles resulting from negligent medical treatment at the New Orleans VA Medical Center in June through August 1999. The case has been remanded to obtain additional evidence and opinions regarding negligence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim is being remanded due to procedural defects and the need for additional development, including obtaining statements from the veteran and the New Orleans VA Medical Center, post-hospitalization treatment records, and a medical opinion on whether the infections were caused by carelessness or negligence at the facility.
- Claimed conditions
- Staph infection, loss of sternal bone and chest muscles
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 17, 2004
- Citation
- 0425623
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH) and special home adaptation (SHA) were denied as he does not meet the criteria for these benefits based on his current medical condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a staph infection is dismissed because the Veteran passed away during the appeal process.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and an addendum opinion from a qualified medical professional.
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