What non-medical factors does the SSDI program consider for Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) in Utah?
By Hogan Smith
Updated 12/22/2025
What non-medical factors does the SSDI program consider for Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) in Utah? In Utah, the SSDI program evaluates several non-medical factors alongside medical evidence to determine your Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). These factors help to assess what kind of work you can still do despite your disability. The consideration of these elements ensures a more comprehensive review of your abilities and limitations in real-world work settings.
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Work History and Experience
The SSA looks at:
- Your past jobs and how your current limitations affect your ability to perform similar tasks.
- Skills and knowledge acquired from your previous employment.
Age and Education
These factors influence:
- Your ability to adjust to other work types given your age group.
- How educational background affects your capacity to learn new job duties.
Transferable Skills
The evaluation includes:
- Whether skills from past work can be applied to different types of employment.
- Adaptability to new job roles despite physical or mental restrictions.
Environmental Limitations
Considerations involve:
- Work settings you can tolerate, such as exposure to extreme temperatures or hazards.
- Restrictions based on physical demands like standing or lifting limitations.
Non-Work Related Factors
The SSA also reviews:
- Your daily activities and social interactions that may impact your functional capacity.
- How your family support or living situation influences work ability.
Efforts to Work or Vocational Training
Additional influences include:
- Participation in job training programs or rehabilitation.
- Previous attempts to work and any outcomes from those experiences.
How Hogan Smith Can Help
Hogan Smith helps Utah residents understand how non-medical factors affect your RFC assessment by:
- Reviewing your work history and educational background to present a clear picture of your functional limitations.
- Advising on how your environment and daily activities influence your capacity to work and meet SSA standards.
- Assisting in gathering evidence related to transferable skills and vocational efforts to strengthen your claim.
- Communicating with SSA to ensure all relevant non-medical factors are properly considered in your case.
Contact Hogan Smith Today
If you need support determining what non-medical factors influence your Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) evaluation in Utah, contact Hogan Smith for a free consultation. Our skilled team will guide you through the complexities of the SSDI process, ensuring your full circumstances are fairly represented and maximizing your chances for approval.
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