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.
The deciding factor: 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.
- Claimed conditions
- Right flank pain, Nausea, Dark urine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19109723
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