The Veteran's back pain on October 15, 2016 was considered a medical emergency due to severe symptoms and the risk of delay being hazardous to his health. The nearest VA facility was over an hour away, making CMH the feasible option for immediate treatment.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's back pain on October 15, 2016 constituted a medical emergency due to severe symptoms and the risk of delay being hazardous to his health. The nearest VA facility was over an hour away, making CMH the feasible option for immediate treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Back pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21075969
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