The Veteran's TDIU from April 1, 2020 is denied as the evidence does not show that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to submit sufficient medical or lay evidence demonstrating how his service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining employment.
- Claimed conditions
- upper right extremity neuropathy, upper left extremity neuropathy, cervical spine intervertebral disease, degenerative joint disease, lumbar spine, nerve damage of the lower spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2026
- Citation
- A26028651
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