The veteran's unauthorized private hospital care from May 5 to May 26, 2000 was reimbursed due to it being an emergent medical situation and the VA facilities were not feasibly available.
The deciding factor: The veteran's condition required immediate attention as he had a large subdural hematoma with herniation syndrome, necessitating emergency surgery. The nearest VA facility was bypassed in favor of Northside Hospital where the necessary care could be provided promptly.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychosis, Schizophrenia undifferentiated
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2002
- Citation
- 0203816
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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