Early in the year, Marlon was in an automobile accident during the course of his employment. As a result of the physical injuries he sustained, he received the following payments during the year:

Reimbursement of medical expenses Marlon paid by a medical

$$10,000$

insurance policy he purchased

Damage settlement to replace his lost salary

$15,000$

What is the amount that Marlon must include in gross income for the current year?

$$25,000.$

$$15,000.$

$$10,000.$

$$0.$