The Board remands the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for MRSA of the right ear to obtain a new medical opinion and any outstanding VA treatment records.
The deciding factor: The previous rationale was found inadequate, and a new opinion is needed due to insufficient analysis regarding causation and potential risks associated with the Veteran's treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) of the right ear
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2025
- Citation
- 25008507
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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