38 USC 1168 – Medical nexus examinations for toxic exposure risk activities
(a)
(A) provide the veteran with a medical examination under section 5103A(d) of this title; and
(B) obtain a medical opinion (to be requested by the Secretary in connection with the medical examination under subparagraph (A)) as to whether it is at least as likely as not that there is a nexus between the disability and the toxic exposure risk activity.
Terms Used In 38 USC 1168
- association: when used in reference to a corporation, shall be deemed to embrace the words "successors and assigns of such company or association" in like manner as if these last-named words, or words of similar import, were expressed. See 1 USC 5
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(2) When providing the Secretary with a medical opinion under paragraph (1)(B) for a veteran, the health care provider shall consider—
(A) the total potential exposure through all applicable military deployments of the veteran; and
(B) the synergistic, combined effect of all toxic exposure risk activities of the veteran.
(3) The requirement under paragraph (2)(B) shall not be construed as requiring a health care provider to consider the synergistic, combined effect of each of the substances, chemicals, and airborne hazards identified in the list under section 1119(b)(2) of this title.
(b)
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