The Veteran incurred unauthorized medical expenses for treatment on December 22, 2004. The Board found that the care was rendered in a medical emergency and VA facilities were not feasibly available, thus meeting the criteria for reimbursement under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1728.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition met the criteria for 'emergency treatment' as he was advised to seek immediate attention by a Telcare employee, which a prudent layperson would reasonably expect to be necessary due to potential health risks.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2011
- Citation
- 1146213
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