Analyzing Your Residual Functional Capacity In Disability Claims

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What does Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) mean?

When you file for Social Security Disability, a claims examiner will need to determine your RFC, or what you are still able to do, on a regular and continuing basis, taking into account all of your conditions and limitations.  RFC is not the least an individual can do, despite his or her limitations or restrictions, but the most.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF WORK

Social Security Administration categorizes work into four different level of exertion:

  • Heavy – You are able to lift up to 100 lbs. at a time, and frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Medium – You are able to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time, and frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
  • Light – You are able to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally, and frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs., and stand and/or walk about 6 hours of an 8-hour workday.
  • Sedentary – You are able to lift no more than 10 lbs., occasionally lift and carry files and light tools, sit for about 6 hours of an 8-hour workday, and stand/walk about 2 hours.

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