What is the test for determining whether a claimant has a disability?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Harman v. Apfel, 211 F.3d 1172 (9th Cir. 2000):

2. The determination as to whether a claimant has a disability involves a five step inquiry. 20 CFR S 404.1520. The answer at any stage of the analysis may be conclusive as to the lack of disability, in which case the inquiry terminates at that point. Id. The final step in the analysis is to assess the claimant's Residual functional capacity, with the burden being upon the Commissioner to show that the claimant can still perform work available in the national economy. Smolen v. Chater, 80 F.3d 1273, 1291 (9th Cir. 1996); 42 U.S.C. S 423(d)(2)(A); 20 CFR S 404.1520.

2. The determination as to whether a claimant has a disability involves a five step inquiry. 20 CFR S 404.1520. The answer at any stage of the analysis may be conclusive as to the lack of disability, in which case the inquiry terminates at that point. Id. The final step in the analysis is to assess the claimant's Residual functional capacity, with the burden being upon the Commissioner to show that the claimant can still perform work available in the national economy. Smolen v. Chater, 80 F.3d 1273, 1291 (9th Cir. 1996); 42 U.S.C. S 423(d)(2)(A); 20 CFR S 404.1520.

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