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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 54 |