The Veteran's claim for payment of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on September 13, 2005 at Alegent Health Lakeside Hospital is granted due to the presence of a medical emergency and the unavailability of VA facilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had a documented history of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Her symptoms worsened such that she felt immediate care was required, leading her husband to seek treatment at a non-VA facility. The VA medical center found VA facilities were feasibly available during part of the 4-day duration of her symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Cardiovascular disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 7, 2009
- Citation
- 0917137
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