The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for emergency treatment at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital were approved due to the emergent nature of his condition, which was not caused by an accident or work-related injury and did not have coverage under a health-plan contract.
The deciding factor: The veteran had an emergent condition that required immediate medical attention, as evidenced by the need for emergency surgery and treatment. The condition was not caused by an accident or work-related injury.
- Claimed conditions
- end-stage liver disease, perforated duodenal ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 14, 2007
- Citation
- 0739509
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What this means for you
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