The Veteran's emergency room visit at South Seminole Hospital was approved for reimbursement as it met the criteria for emergency medical treatment due to non-service connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The decision found that the Veteran did not have a feasible alternative source of care and his condition required immediate attention, meeting the criteria for emergency medical treatment under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1725.
- Claimed conditions
- tightness in his upper chest, difficulty breathing, heart palpitations
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2016
- Citation
- 1635931
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's respiratory disability, including difficulty breathing and COPD, is related to in-service toxic exposure risk activities. However, due to a duty to assist error, the case is being remanded for further evaluation.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on the claims. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.
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