Topic
Sequential Evaluation
3 published works
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Factors not considered at Step 4 of the Sequential Evaluation
By Gordon Gates
Social Security uses a 5-step sequential evaluation to determine disability. Step 4 comprises your ability to perform your past relevant work (PRW), both as actually performed by you, and as generally…
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Different impairments can be used for Steps 4 and 5
By Gordon Gates
Social Security must consider your combined impairments to determine whether or not you qualify for disability benefits. At step 4 of the sequential evaluation process, Social Security evaluates your ability…
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Sequential Evaluation
By Gordon Gates
An excellent summary of the sequential evaluation process is available online. The summary is excerpted from Social Security Disability Practice by Thomas E. Bush. Here is the first section to get you started…