Step Four
This is the source for occupational information for SSA hearings?
What is the DOT?
Use this blurb to classify PRW.
What is: “The first job I have is (occupational Title). This is DOT code: This job is performed at (exertion), with SVP of (#).”
This describes how the claimant actually performed their past work.
What is actual performance?
Use this word when an occupational characteristic occurs more frequently than indicated in the hypothetical.
What is Work Preclusive?
This is used to describe the ability to alternate sitting and standing.
What is the sit/stand option?
This involves analyzing a person’s past relevant work using DOT standards.
What is classifying PRW?
Use these terms to differentiate exertional level performance of an occupation.
What is general and actual performance?
This software helps vocational experts analyze jobs using DOT data.
What is Job Browser Pro?
We are doing this when deciding if a job can be performed?
What is comparing the PRW to the hypothetical?
The use of an assistive device and its limitations to the Sedentary and Light occupational base is referenced here?
What is the SSR-96-9p?
Data Entry Clerk, DOT Code 203.582-054 has what SVP assigned?
What is SVP 4?
Use this blurb to rule out a job that can be performed as generally performed, but precluded as actually performed.
What is “the job of ____ can be performed as the DOT describes it but is precluded as actually performed.”
Look for continuity of skills, knowledge, and work processes to make this determination.
What is determining if the claimant learned the job?
If a worker is off task more than 15% of the workday, this is typically true.
What is work competitive employment is precluded?
Showing up late, leaving early, or calling into work is referred to as this.
What is Absenteeism?
Two places to find work history in claimant exhibits.
What is DDS, Work History Report (3369), testimony, attorney brief?
What blurb is appropriate when precluding semi-skilled PRW when hypothetical individual is limited to simple routine tasks?
What is, “PRW is precluded.”
Find the claimant capable of performing the job only if they can perform ALL parts of the job.
What is composite job?
Proximity to moving mechanical parts, machinery, and heights (protected and unprotected) are called this per to DOT.
What is a Hazard?
This term is used to describe the ability to work in close proximity to coworkers to complete job tasks.
What are tandem interactions?
This is the companion publication to the DOT.
What is the selected characteristic of occupations?
This blurb is used in reference to PRW: hypothetical individual working a SVP 6 job for 10 months.
What is, “this individual has not worked this job long enough to acquire the skills.”
Work that earns above a specific SSA amount and involves significant physical or mental activity.
What is Substantial Gainful Activity?
This term is used when a hypothetical person requires the need to elevate legs to waist level.
What is work preclusive?
This functional limitation precludes competitive employment at all exertional levels.
What is use of a cane for balance?