Granted
The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, and right knee disabilities preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows the Veteran is unable to perform his previous job as an Electric Lineman due to his service-connected disabilities, which make it difficult for him to work in exertional environments or maintain a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, Right upper extremity radiculopathy with muscle group I strain, Left upper extremity radiculopathy with muscle group I strain, Right knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25093774
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