Key Documentation
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Non-Exertional RFC Factors
Exertional
Potpourri
100

Claimant’s own description of how his/her impairments affect him/her.

WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS/ALLEGATIONS.

100

These are two of four of the levels of the spine.

WHAT ARE CERVICAL, THORACIC, LUMBAR, SACRAL

100

Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine.

WHAT IS CROUCHING.

100

Can lift 10 pounds, sit for 6 hours and walk/sit for 2 hours.

WHAT IS A SEDENTARY RFC

100

Specific explanation if it is needed for uneven terrain, short or long distances, balance and/or support.

WHAT IS NEEDED IF A MEDICALLY REQUIRED HAND HELD ASSISTIVE DEVICE IS NECESSARY FOR AMBULATION.

200

A conflict, either internally or with other evidence in the case record which requires resolution.

WHAT IS AN INCONSISTENCY

200

A tear of this- a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder connecting the upper arm to the shoulder blade, is typically referred to as a what?

WHAT IS A ROTATOR CUFF.

200

Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.

WHAT IS STOOPING.

200

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

WHAT IS A LIGHT RFC

200

How many state holidays are in February?

2

300

The source to whom controlling weight can be given.

WHAT IS THE TREATING PHYSICIAN.

300

These listings denote statutory blindness.

WHAT ARE 2.02 and 2.03A.

300

Exerting force to move objects toward the body.

-WHAT IS PULLING

300

Can lift less than 10 pounds and can stand /walk less than 2 hours.

WHAT IS A LESS THAN SEDENTARY RFC.

300

Which unit supervisor has worked at DDS the longest?

Jen Gelinas

400

The physician’s assessment or statement of the claimant’s ability to do work-related activities.

WHAT IS A MEDICAL SOURCE STATEMENT.

400

These listings requiring reviewing and considering the DLCO, FEV1 and FVC values.

WHAT ARE 3.00/RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

400

Humidity, noise, vibration, hazard.

WHAT ARE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS.

400

Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds, frequently lift 25#, sit 6 hours and stand and walk 2 hours.

WHAT IS A SEDENTARY RFC (Clue—standing/walking would restrict medium/light)

400

Two in house consultants were previously CE providers 


Devon Klim, Jamie Burns, Dr. Carlson, Dr. DeCarli, Dr. Wellbourne

500

When the claimant’s allegations regarding his/her impairment are fully supported by the objective evidence.

WHAT IS FULLY CONSISTENT OR CONSISTENCY.

500

Largest bone in the human body.

What is the femur

500

Seizing, holding, grasping or turning with hands.

-WHAT IS HANDLING/GROSS MANIPULATION.

500

Ability to occasionally lift 25 pounds, frequently lift 20#, sit 6 hours and stand and walk 6 hours.

WHAT IS A LIGHT (REGIONAL RFC) RFC

500

This regional doctor wrote a book.

Carl Bancoff