The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left shoulder surgical scarring, cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, glenohumeral joint instability of the right shoulder, cervical spine fusion, anterior instability with recurrent dislocation, right tibia stress fracture, and partial nerve palsy of the left upper extremity, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder surgical scarring, cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, glenohumeral joint instability of the right shoulder, cervical spine fusion, anterior instability with recurrent dislocation, right tibia stress fracture, partial nerve palsy of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26033095
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What this means for you
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