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Robert has lost the use of his left, non-dominant, arm and hand
as the result of a skiing accident. He has completely healed and
has no pain, but cannot lift ,carry, push or pull with the arm. Are
Robert's impairments exertional or non exertional? How do the
grids apply?
- Correct Answer - Exertional. The grids would be used to
determine disability.
Billy has been diagnosed with PTSD. His doctor says he could not
handle the pressures of work on a daily basis due to his anxiety,
depression, and paranoia. Are Billy's impairments exertional or
non-exertional? How do the grids apply?
- Correct Answer - Non-Exertional. The grids would be used as a
framework.
,Tina has severe back problems. Following three surgeries, she
cannot sit for more than 20 minutes, uses a cane to walk. Tina's
pain reduces her ability for concentration, persistence and pace.
Are Tina's impairments exertional or non-exertional? How do the
grids apply?
- Correct Answer - Both Exertional and non exertional. The grids
would be used as a framework.
Ray's orthopedic doctor has limited him to lifting 10 pounds
frequently/20 pounds occasionally, no pushing or pulling, and
standing/walking no more than 2 hours total in an 8 hour day.
What is his maximum physical exertion level? In addition to his
orthopedic limitations above, Ray has severe arthritis in both
hands such that he cannot pick up a coin from a table and he
often drops things, does that change his maximum physical
exertion level?
- Correct Answer - Yes. He is able to do less than sedentary level
because of the limited use of his hands for frequent fingering and
handling. The manipulative limitation creates a combination of
exertional and non-exertional impairments.
, Ray's orthopedic doctor has limited him to lifting 10 pounds
frequently/20 pounds occasionally, no pushing or pulling, and
standing/walking no more than 2 hours total in an 8 hour day.
What is his maximum physical exertion level?
- Correct Answer - Sedentary. While lifting/carrying 20 pounds
occasionally/10 pounds frequently indicates light work, the limits
on walking and pushing/pulling eliminate the ability to do light
work.
Rashon has a combination of impairments that make it impossible
to do his past work as a construction worker. The vocational
expert says that Rashon could do work as a silverware wrapper.
Rashon does not wish to do that kind of work and does not know
where he would find such a job in his city. Is Rashon disabled? -
Correct Answer - No. The ability to find a particular job or the
claimant's desire to do a particular job are not important to
disability. The consideration is whether the claimant has the
physical and mental capacity to do a particular job based on the
claimant's impairments and the requirements of the job.
Sally is 54 years ten months old on her alleged onset date. Which
age category would she belong in?
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