Q9. In your opinion, to what extent, if at all, does the requirement to find an increase in an individual’s functional capacity at Step 4 (B) in order to show that medical improvement is related to work result in individuals being continued for benefits whereas under a de novo review, benefits would have been ceased?

To a very
great extent
To a great
extent

To a moderate
extent
To a minor
extent

Not at all


No basis
to judge
or no opinion
Number of respondents
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