The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are considered to be permanently and totally disabling, effective July 16, 2012. The Veteran was treated in the emergency department of Mercy Hospital Independence for a medical emergency on December 29, 2012 due to symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat. The treatment sought met the criteria for payment or reimbursement under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1728.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities were determined to be permanent and total effective July 16, 2012, and he was treated in an emergency department by a prudent layperson who would have reasonably expected the absence of immediate medical attention to result in serious jeopardy to his health. No VA or federal facility was feasibly available.
- Claimed conditions
- Atherosclerotic heart disease, Ischemic heart disease with multiple myocardial infarctions, Stent placement, Three-vessel bypass surgery, Angina pectoris, Diabetes mellitus, type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 6, 2015
- Citation
- 1514732
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