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Code of Federal Regulations Title 20. Employees' Benefits § 20.416.922 What we mean by an impairment(s) that is not severe in an adult

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Non-severe impairment(s). An impairment or combination of impairments is not severe if it does not significantly limit your physical or mental ability to do basic work activities.

(b) Basic work activities. When we talk about basic work activities, we mean the abilities and aptitudes necessary to do most jobs. Examples of these include—

(1) Physical functions such as walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, carrying, or handling;

(2) Capacities for seeing, hearing, and speaking;

(3) Understanding, carrying out, and remembering simple instructions;

(4) Use of judgment;

(5) Responding appropriately to supervision, co-workers and usual work situations;  and

(6) Dealing with changes in a routine work setting.

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