The Board has determined that the Veteran's medical expenses incurred at Euclid Cardiology Services on January 13, 2014 were eligible for reimbursement due to an emergency situation where delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous to his life or health. The nearest VA facility was not feasibly available and using a non-VA facility was considered reasonable by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms, including dizziness and chest pain, were indicative of an emergency situation where delay in seeking medical attention would have been hazardous to his life or health. The nearest VA facility was not feasibly available due to the Veteran's decision to use a non-VA facility based on his perception of safety.
- Claimed conditions
- palpitations, atypical chest pain, anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18109740
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