| SHORT DESCRIPTION |
The Veteran must be enrolled in the VA health care system. The Veteran who
. A medical condition that impacts the ability to travel
. Other factors (as determined by the Secretary of VA)
resides 40 miles or less from the nearest VA medical facility may face an
unusual or excessive burden in accessing such a facility based on:
. Geographical challenges
. Environmental factors such as:
o Roads that are not accessible to the general public, such as a road through
a military base or restricted area
o Traffic, or
o Hazardous weather conditions
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| LONG DESCRIPTION |
The Veteran must be enrolled in the VA health care system. The Veteran who
. A medical condition that impacts the ability to travel
. Other factors (as determined by the Secretary of VA)
resides 40 miles or less from the nearest VA medical facility may face an
unusual or excessive burden in accessing such a facility based on:
. Geographical challenges
. Environmental factors such as:
o Roads that are not accessible to the general public, such as a road through
a military base or restricted area
o Traffic, or
o Hazardous weather conditions
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