The Veteran's emergency medical treatment at SJHC on June 22, 2017, for vomiting and abdominal discomfort was deemed necessary due to the severity of his condition. The nearest VA facility was over an hour away, making it not feasibly available during the emergency. Therefore, payment or reimbursement for these expenses is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition on June 22, 2017, constituted a medical emergency due to severe vomiting and abdominal discomfort, which required immediate attention at SJHC rather than a VA facility that was not feasibly available.
- Claimed conditions
- Nausea, Vomiting
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23046777
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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