The Veteran seeks reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred at the Erie County Medical Center on July 24, 2008. The VAMC denied his claim because he had not been authorized by VA to undergo these tests. The case is being remanded to clarify if any related medical expenditure was authorized or paid by VA.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at the Erie County Medical Center on July 24, 2008 has not been fully addressed due to unclear authorization from VA.
- Claimed conditions
- infection in his leg
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0930406
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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