The Veteran's condition was severe enough that he needed immediate medical attention, and VA facilities were not feasibly available to treat him. The Board granted payment or reimbursement for the unauthorized medical expenses incurred at SMDH on April 15, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's arm condition was emergent due to severe symptoms of redness, swelling, pain, and itchiness that could have led to serious health consequences if delayed.
- Claimed conditions
- Pneumonia, Local Allergic Reaction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19142975
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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