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

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