Remanded (sent back)
The case is remanded for a medical opinion to determine if the March 2016 cerumen removal procedure resulted in an acquired psychiatric disorder due to carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill on the part of VA.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the need for a new medical opinion regarding the fault of VA during the procedure.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25013422
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