§5109. Independent medical opinions — Inbound Citations
38 U.S.C. § 5109
Cited by 2 provisions in release 119-102.
Citations to 38 U.S.C. § 5109 as a whole
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(B) Remand for correction of such error may include directing the agency of original jurisdiction to obtain an advisory medical opinion under section 5109 of this title.
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(1) To a claimant or duly authorized agent or representative of a claimant as to matters concerning the claimant alone when, in the judgment of the Secretary, such disclosure would not be injurious to the physical or mental health of the claimant and to an independent medical expert or experts for an advisory opinion pursuant to section 5109 of this title.