The Veteran's unauthorized private medical expenses incurred from January 19, 2004 to January 20, 2004 are now covered by VA as the evidence shows that VA facilities were not feasibly available and informed of the Veteran's condition.
The deciding factor: Correspondence between Saint Francis Hospital and VA demonstrated that VA was aware of the Veteran's condition and would have accepted transfer to a VA facility if feasible, resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- chest and abdominal pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2009
- Citation
- 0922285
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