The Veteran's condition, characterized by seizures and involuntary movements, required immediate medical attention due to the severity of his symptoms. The nearest VA facility was not feasibly available and an attempt to use them would have been hazardous to life or health.
The deciding factor: A prudent layperson would reasonably expect serious medical consequences from delaying treatment for a condition that could result in severe neurological impairment, as evidenced by the Veteran's inability to walk, speak, or perform purposeful movements.
- Claimed conditions
- Seizures, Muscle contractions, Involuntary movements
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 6, 2010
- Citation
- 1029595
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What this means for you
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