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.

Prostatic Hyperplasia


Related Terms

  • Benign Adenoma of the Prostate
  • BPH
  • Hyperplasia of Prostate
  • Prostate Enlargement
  • Prostate Fibroma
  • Prostate Myoma
  • Prostatic Hypertrophy
  • Prostatic Obstruction
  • Prostatomegaly

Differential Diagnosis

  • Bladder or urethral trauma
  • Bladder stones (calculi)
  • Cancer of the prostate or bladder
  • Neurologic disease of the bladder
  • Urinary tract infection

Specialists

  • Urologist

Comorbid Conditions

  • Obesity

Factors Influencing Duration

Age, the amount of prostate enlargement, method of treatment, effectiveness of treatment, and complications may influence length of disability. Other factors that may influence length of disability include smoking and the need to take certain medications that enhance the symptoms of prostate hyperplasia.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
600.90 - Hyperplasia of Prostate, Unspecified, without Urinary Obstruction
600.91 - Hyperplasia of Prostate, Unspecified, with Urinary Obstruction and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS); Hyperplasia of Prostate, Unspecified, with Urinary Retention

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 individual present with symptoms consistent with prostatic hyperplasia?
  • Was diagnosis confirmed by digital rectal exam?
  • Were associated urinary tract infections ruled out with urine cultures and urinalysis?
  • Were other conditions with similar symptoms ruled out?
  • Would individual benefit by consultation with a urologist?

Regarding treatment:

  • For what reasons did individual's condition warrant treatment?
  • Were medications prescribed to shrink the prostate?
  • Did the symptoms persist despite treatment? If so, were alternative medications or dosage adjustments tried?
  • Was surgical intervention required?
  • Did individual participate in a bladder-training program?
  • Did individual experience any complications associated with condition or its treatment that may affect recovery?

Regarding prognosis:

  • What was the expected outcome from type of treatment received?
  • Does individual have a coexisting condition that may complicate treatment or impact recovery?

Source: Medical Disability Advisor


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