B-229909:
Dec 16, 1988
An Army reservist claimed reimbursement for medical expenses incident to an active duty training injury, contending that: (1) he believed that he had obtained approval from the proper authority; (2) the injury necessitated emergency care; and (3) there was no government health facility near his residence. GAO held that the claimant: (1) relied on a fellow reservist's advice regarding medical expen...