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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
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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
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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