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Step 1 of the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-Is the client engaging in
SGA? SGA is work that involves 1) doing significant physical or mental activities 2)
it is usually done for pay or profit, whether or not profit is realized. SGA for 2023 is
$1470 for non-blind individuals, statutorily blind is $2460
Self employed individuals are engaging in SGA when - ANSWER-they perform
significant services in a business, work comparable to unimpaired individuals, and
or work which is worth the prescribed monthly SGA amount
CFR's regarding the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-20 CFR 404.1520(a)
and 416.920 (a). If it is determined that that a claimant is not disabled at any step,
the analysis stops.
Step 2 of the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-Does the claimant have a
medical determinable impairment and if so, is it severe (it significantly limits one
or more basic work activities required to do most jobs). Work activities include
standing, walking, lifting, seeing, pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying, handling,
and speaking. Can also include mental functions such as understanding, carrying
out or remembering simple instructions, using judgement, responding
appropriately to c-workers and supervisors, dealing with changes in a routine
work setting
, Step 3 of the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-Does the claimant have an
impairment that meets or medically equals a listing in Listing of Impairments?
Found in Title 20, Chp. 3, Appendix 1, Subpart P of Part 404. Must meet the
duration requirement (has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of
not less than 1 year). The listings describe medically determinable impairments
and associated findings that are severe enough to prevent an adult from doing any
gainful activity, regardless of his or her age, education and work experience. If the
claimant does have at least 1 severe impairment that does not meet or equal a
listing, the ALJ must assess the claimant's RFC which is the most the claimant can
do on a regular and continuing basis despite his or her impairment(s), even those
impairments that are not severe.
SSR 18-3P, CFR 416.930 - ANSWER-Failure to Follow Prescribed Treatment-
Claimant's must follow prescribed treatment from their own medical source if it is
expected to restore one's ability to work, 9 exceptions
Step 4 of the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-Can the claimant do past
relevant work, either as the claimant actually performed it or as the work is
generally performed in the national economy, last 15 years, only includes jobs that
lasted long enough for the claimant to learn to do them, If work was perfomed in
another country, the issue will only be how the claimant actually performed; not
how it usually performed in another country, PRW does not have to exist in
significant numbers
Step 5 of the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-Can the claimant do other
work? The work must exist in significant numbers in the national economy. The
RFC, claimant's age, education, and past-relevant work experience will be
considered at this step, ALJ must refer to the Medical-Vocational Guidelines in
Appendix 2 of Subpart P of Part 404 of the regulations; has 3 tables, If the
2026 Complete Questions and Answers,
100% Verified () Graded A+
Step 1 of the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-Is the client engaging in
SGA? SGA is work that involves 1) doing significant physical or mental activities 2)
it is usually done for pay or profit, whether or not profit is realized. SGA for 2023 is
$1470 for non-blind individuals, statutorily blind is $2460
Self employed individuals are engaging in SGA when - ANSWER-they perform
significant services in a business, work comparable to unimpaired individuals, and
or work which is worth the prescribed monthly SGA amount
CFR's regarding the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-20 CFR 404.1520(a)
and 416.920 (a). If it is determined that that a claimant is not disabled at any step,
the analysis stops.
Step 2 of the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-Does the claimant have a
medical determinable impairment and if so, is it severe (it significantly limits one
or more basic work activities required to do most jobs). Work activities include
standing, walking, lifting, seeing, pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying, handling,
and speaking. Can also include mental functions such as understanding, carrying
out or remembering simple instructions, using judgement, responding
appropriately to c-workers and supervisors, dealing with changes in a routine
work setting
, Step 3 of the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-Does the claimant have an
impairment that meets or medically equals a listing in Listing of Impairments?
Found in Title 20, Chp. 3, Appendix 1, Subpart P of Part 404. Must meet the
duration requirement (has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of
not less than 1 year). The listings describe medically determinable impairments
and associated findings that are severe enough to prevent an adult from doing any
gainful activity, regardless of his or her age, education and work experience. If the
claimant does have at least 1 severe impairment that does not meet or equal a
listing, the ALJ must assess the claimant's RFC which is the most the claimant can
do on a regular and continuing basis despite his or her impairment(s), even those
impairments that are not severe.
SSR 18-3P, CFR 416.930 - ANSWER-Failure to Follow Prescribed Treatment-
Claimant's must follow prescribed treatment from their own medical source if it is
expected to restore one's ability to work, 9 exceptions
Step 4 of the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-Can the claimant do past
relevant work, either as the claimant actually performed it or as the work is
generally performed in the national economy, last 15 years, only includes jobs that
lasted long enough for the claimant to learn to do them, If work was perfomed in
another country, the issue will only be how the claimant actually performed; not
how it usually performed in another country, PRW does not have to exist in
significant numbers
Step 5 of the Sequential Evaluation Process - ANSWER-Can the claimant do other
work? The work must exist in significant numbers in the national economy. The
RFC, claimant's age, education, and past-relevant work experience will be
considered at this step, ALJ must refer to the Medical-Vocational Guidelines in
Appendix 2 of Subpart P of Part 404 of the regulations; has 3 tables, If the
