Ronald M. Sones v. United States of America Railroad Retirement Board

ROSS, Senior Circuit Judge.

Ronald M. Sones (claimant) appeals the decision of the Railroad Retirement Board (the Board) denying him benefits under § 2(a)(l)(v) of the Railroad Retirement Act, 45 U.S.C. § 231a(a)(l)(v). We remand the case for further consideration.

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Claimant, born on December 23, 1947, worked as a switchman/conductor in the railroad industry from February 1968 to April 1983. His job duties required bending, stooping, lifting and climbing. Claimant graduated from high school but has had no other specialized or vocational training.

In May 1983, claimant was self-employed as a…