The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's current musculoskeletal symptoms are related to his in-service snake bite, including any residual effects of the anti-venom administered.
The deciding factor: The previous opinion was inadequate as it did not consider all service connection theories raised by the Veteran and failed to discuss the interplay between his genetic G6pd deficiency and the effects of the venom, anti-venom, serum sickness, and/or chronic effects thereof.
- Claimed conditions
- musculoskeletal residuals of snake bite, muscle cramps with pain, joint pain, fasciculations
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20054248
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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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