The veteran is eligible for payment of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on March 5, 2004 due to emergency treatment received at a private facility. The decision is based on the criteria set forth in 38 U.S.C.A. § 1725.
The deciding factor: The veteran's history of heart problems and previous surgeries made it reasonable for him to seek immediate medical attention, which he did by going to a private emergency room.
- Claimed conditions
- heart problems, four strokes, open heart surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2007
- Citation
- 0739833
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What this means for you
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