@MargaretL wrote:
No, you cannot deduct medical expenses for which you have been paid.
Can you elaborate on this? How did you make this determination? The IRS Publication 502 "Medical and Dental Expenses" does not explicitly state whether or not you can deduct medical expenses if you received an amount in settlement of a personal injury suit, of which part of that award was for medical expenses. The "Damages for Personal Injuries" section just discusses medical expenses deducted in a previous year and future medical expenses.
