The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Ripon Medical Center on August 12, 2008 are granted as the condition was of such severity that a prudent layperson would have expected delay in seeking immediate medical attention to be hazardous. Additionally, it was not feasible for the Veteran to seek treatment from VA facilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition was characterized by significant swelling and pain, which could potentially indicate a serious health issue like deep vein thrombosis (DVT), that required prompt medical evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- swelling of the bilateral lower extremities, left-sided leg pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2011
- Citation
- 1117531
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