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Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of the arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 (22.7 kg) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of forces constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Job Classification

In most duration tables, five job classifications are displayed. These job classifications are based on the amount of physical effort required to perform the work. The classifications correspond to the Strength Factor classifications described in the United States Department of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles. The following definitions are quoted directly from that publication.

Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of the arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 (22.7 kg) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of forces constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Allergy


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Failure to Recover

If an individual fails to recover within the expected maximum duration period, the reader may wish to consider the following questions to better understand the specifics of an individual's medical case.

Regarding diagnosis:

  • Did the physical exam reveal findings of hives, rash, gastrointestinal distress, bronchospasm, conjunctivitis, rhinitis or anaphylactic shock? If so, was individual promptly referred to an emergency physician or allergist for treatment?
  • Was allergen(s) positively identified? Was there more than one allergen in play?
  • How was allergen(s) identified? Skin test? Direct allergen challenge?
  • Was the offending allergen a substance exposed to in the work environment (latex, industrial material)?
  • Was the allergen airborne or seasonal (e.g., pollen, dust, smoke)?
  • Was the allergen present in the home environment (e.g., mold, dust mites, animal dander)?
  • Were other conditions with similar symptoms ruled out?
  • Was an elimination diet used to identify common foods that can trigger allergies?

Regarding treatment:

  • Did individual receive prompt and appropriate control of the immediate allergy symptoms?
  • Was anaphylaxis present? If so, was emergency intervention and support received?
  • Is individual compliant with allergen avoidance recommendations? If not, are there barriers to compliance (such as lack of understanding, employment concerns)?
  • Did individual receive treatment specific for the symptoms displayed?
  • Were symptoms effectively relieved? If not, were more aggressive interventions considered?
  • Is immunotherapy indicated?
  • If a food allergy, was a nutritionist consulted to help individual restructure diet and increase awareness of ingredient combinations found in common foods?

Regarding prognosis:

  • Are the frequency and severity of the allergy symptoms well controlled with the present therapy? If not, were other treatments tried?
  • Were additional diagnostic tests done to determine if there are other possible allergens involved or if there is an associated complication such as a secondary infection (e.g., sinusitis, bronchitis)?
  • Is individual compliant with the treatment recommendations? If not, why?
  • If individual has had adverse reactions (e.g., dry mouth, palpitations, insomnia) to the medications, were other medications substituted?
  • Was individual provided a smoke-free work environment? A pollution-free work environment? Improved ventilation or air filters? Protective masks or clothing? If not, could individual be moved to a different work site? A different type of work?
  • Has immunotherapy been considered?
  • Are there comorbid conditions or complications that may have impacted ability to recover?

Source: Medical Disability Advisor