B-191288: Dec 4, 1978

ALTHOUGH REVERSE SIDE OF IDENTIFICATION CARD STATED THAT DEPENDENTS WERE NOT ENTITLED TO TREATMENT. SUCH TREATMENT WAS ERRONEOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY HOSPITAL OFFICIALS. DEPENDENTS OF DISABLED VETERANS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE AND ARE TO BE CHARGED AT FULL PAY PATIENT RATE FOR TYPE OF CARE PROVIDED. CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF AMOUNT PAID FOR SUCH CARE IS DISALLOWED. BRITO - REIMBURSEMEN...

B-191288: Dec 4, 1978

The wife of a disabled veteran requested reconsideration of a settlement which held that her indebtedness for medical treatment which she and her son received at an Army medical treatment facility was a valid obligation. The treatment was erroneously authorized by hospital officials. Under Army regulations, dependents of disabled veterans are not eligible to receive medical care and are to be char...