Residual Functional Capacity
/ˈrɛzɪdʒuəl ˈfʌŋkʃənəl kəˈpæsɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal and medical term denoting the maximum level at which a claimant can perform work-related physical and mental activities despite disabilities.
The claimant's residual functional capacity was determinative in establishing their eligibility for disability benefits.
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- residual functional capacity
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Commentary
Residual functional capacity assessments combine medical evidence with vocational factors and are pivotal in disability law to evaluate a claimant's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity despite impairments.
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