The Veteran's right flank pain is determined to be a result of the retained guide wire from his 1998 surgery, which was not due to VA fault.
The deciding factor: The retained surgical steel wire caused chronic right flank pain as it formed sharp points and exerted force against resistance during the procedure.
- Claimed conditions
- Right flank pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2012
- Citation
- 1243604
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The Veteran's emergency treatment for right flank pain, abdominal pain, and nausea at DeSoto Memorial Hospital on August 7, 2015 is approved. The treatment was deemed necessary due to the severity of his symptoms and the lack of availability of a VA facility within a reasonable time frame.
- Granted
The Veteran's medical expenses at St. Vincent’s Medical Center from July 16, 2016 to July 17, 2016 are granted as her condition was emergent and VA facilities were not feasibly available.
- Granted
The Veteran's right flank pain and associated symptoms on April 17, 2016 were considered a medical emergency due to the severity of his condition. The nearest VA facility was not feasibly available during his emergency, and an attempt to use one beforehand would not have been reasonable by a prudent layperson.
- Granted
The Veteran's medical expenses incurred at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on April 13, 2016 for his abdominal pain were granted as the delay in seeking immediate medical attention was considered hazardous to life or health due to his severe right flank and abdominal pain.
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