Panorama Enterprises covers Bryan under the group health plan. While driving around the golf course last New Year's eve, Bryan had an unfortunate collision with another golf cart. Damage to the carts, some sprinkler heads, and a nearby sculpture exceeded $$25,000.$ Bryan was rushed to the emergency room. The other party also incurred medical expenses of $$10,000.$ Neither party had an auto insurance policy that covered golf cart collision.

Bryan's out of pocket medical expenses were $$15,000,$ which he paid via credit card at the hospital. Bryan claimed these expenses on his tax return as a medical expense deduction. $60$ days later, Bryan received a check from his health insurer for $$15,000.$ Calculate the amount Bryan must include in his gross income in the current year.

A$)$

$$0$

B$)$

$$10,000$

C$)$

$$25,000$

D$)$

$$15,000$