MindyB
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Deductions & credits

No, unfortunately you cannot deduct the medical expenses of a non-dependent. See: Whose Medical Expenses Can You Include?

 

However, if he was unemployed, were you supporting him?  Perhaps he was your dependent.  Review the rules for an other dependent here:  Rules for Claiming Dependents on Taxes, but note that the $5,050 maximum income is waived for purposes of determining if he was a dependent for medical purposes.