Q11. The POMS does not require a specific quantity of increase in functional capacity, but guides examiners to ensure a “reasonable relationship” between the prior and the current functional assessments. In your DDS, how much of an increase in the individual’s functional capacity do you need to show that medical improvement is related to the individual’s ability to work at Step 4 (B)? |
| Very large (significant) increase |
Large increase |
Moderate increase |
Minor increase |
Any increase at all |
No basis to judge |
Number of respondents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 11 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 53 |