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§ 404.1522 - What we mean by an impairment(s) that is not severe.

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Non-severe impairment(s). An impairment or combination of impairments is not severe if it does not significantly limit your physical or mental ability to do basic work activities.

Basic work activities. When we talk about basic work activities, we mean the abilities and aptitudes necessary to do most jobs. Examples of these include—

Physical functions such as walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, carrying, or handling;

Capacities for seeing, hearing, and speaking;

Understanding, carrying out, and remembering simple instructions;

Use of judgment;

Responding appropriately to supervision, co-workers and usual work situations; and

Dealing with changes in a routine work setting.

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§ 404.1522 - What we mean by an impairment(s) that is not severe.