Section 388-447-0070 - Progressive evaluation process step V-How does the department determine the impact of a mental impairment on my ability to function in a work environment? If you have a mental impairment, we evaluate your cognitive and social functioning in a work setting. "Functioning" means your ability to perform typical tasks that would be required in a routine job setting and your ability to interact effectively while working.
(1) We evaluate cognitive and social functioning by assessing your ability to: (a) Understand, remember, and persist in tasks by following very short and simple instructions.(b) Understand, remember, and persist in tasks by following detailed instructions.(c) Perform activities within a schedule, maintain regular attendance, and be punctual within customary tolerances without special supervision.(e) Perform routine tasks without special supervision.(f) Adapt to changes in a routine work setting.(g) Make simple work-related decisions.(h) Be aware of normal hazards and take appropriate precautions.(i) Ask simple questions or request assistance.(j) Communicate and perform effectively in a work setting.(k) Complete a normal workday and workweek without interruptions from psychologically based symptoms.(l) Set realistic goals and plan independently.(m) Maintain appropriate behavior in a work setting.(2) We approve incapacity when we have objective medical evidence that demonstrates you are: (a) At least moderately impaired in your ability to understand, remember, and persist in tasks following simple instructions, and at least moderately limited in your ability to: (ii) Be aware of normal hazards and take appropriate precautions; and(iii) Perform routine tasks without undue supervision; or(b) At least moderately impaired in your ability to understand, remember, and persist in tasks following complex instructions; and at least markedly limited in your ability to: (ii) Be aware of normal hazards and take appropriate precautions; and(iii) Perform routine tasks without undue supervision.(3) We approve incapacity when you are moderately impaired in your ability to: (a) Communicate and perform effectively in a work setting; and(b) Markedly impaired in your ability to maintain appropriate behavior in a work setting.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-447-0070
Adopted by WSR 13-24-044, filed 11/26/13, effective 1/1/2014