N.M. Admin. Code § 8.106.420.9

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.106.420.9 - VERIFYING IMPAIRMENT(S)

A. General: The nature of the physical and mental impairment(s) must be verified by a medical or mental health diagnosis from an acceptable medical source and supported by current medical evidence based on acceptable clinical and laboratory diagnostic techniques.

B. Evaluation of report(s): Reports shall be reviewed for completeness and detail sufficient to identify the limiting effects of impairment(s), probable duration of the impairment(s), and capacity to perform work-related activities.

(1) Anatomical and physiological reports shall be reviewed for a description of the medical history, clinical findings, laboratory findings, diagnosis, prescribed treatment and prognosis, and to identify the applicant's ability to sit, stand, move, lift, carry, handle objects, hear, speak and travel.

(2) Psychological assessments shall be reviewed for a description of the applicant's behavior, affect, orientation, capacity for appropriate decision-making, response to stress, cognitive function (awareness, memory and intellectual capacity), contact with reality and need for occupational, personal and social adjustment(s).

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.106.420.9

8.106.420.9 NMAC - N, 12/1/2009