The Board found that the Veteran's condition on February 14, 2011 was of such nature that a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected delay in seeking immediate medical attention to be hazardous to life or health. The care received at Windber Medical Center was not previously authorized by VA and a VA facility was feasibly available.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's subjective reports of severe symptoms, including fever, nausea, vomiting, and weakness, supported the conclusion that he reasonably expected delay in seeking immediate medical attention to be hazardous to his health.
- Claimed conditions
- flu-like symptoms, fever, nausea, vomiting, aches and weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2012
- Citation
- 1243296
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