The Veteran's medical expenses incurred from November 18 to December 17, 2018 at Alabama University Hospital are granted for reimbursement, subject to the limitations on reimbursement set forth in 38 U.S.C. § 1725(c).
The deciding factor: The Veteran met the eligibility requirements under 38 U.S.C. § 1725(b) and 38 C.F.R. § 17.1002(d) for payment or reimbursement of the expenses of his emergency medical treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wounds
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24079389
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