The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional evidence. The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a residual disability of MRSA infection claimed to have resulted from VA medical treatment.
The deciding factor: The decision was remanded because the previous medical opinions were not adequate, and further examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's MRSA is related to VA care or treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19177446
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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