The Board has remanded the case for a comprehensive medical opinion to determine if the Veteran incurred additional disability as a result of VA's actions during his hospitalization, including the prescribing of Depakote or any delay in changing course.
The deciding factor: The current opinions are inadequate and do not address all key facts, such as when the Depakote was prescribed, what occurred after its prescription, and comparing the Veteran's medical status before and after the April 2001 hospitalization.
- Claimed conditions
- Encephalopathy, Weakness and wrist drop in the right hand and wrist (radial nerve palsy), Seizures, Loss of bladder control, Loss of concept of time, Limited use of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22056441
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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
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