When evaluating a claimant’s ability to do PRW at step 4, do not consider:
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Transferability of skills,
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Whether PRW exists in significant numbers in the national economy,
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Whether PRW was done in a foreign country,
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Whether PRW was an elected position,
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Whether PRW was in the military and the claimant is no longer in the military,
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Whether the claimant has maintained licensure or currently meets the qualifications
for licensure to do PRW,
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Whether the employer had accommodations for the claimant that are no longer available,
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Whether the claimant would be hired by an employer,
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Whether PRW would only be available on a part time or seasonal basis,
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Whether the claimant would have to relocate to do the job, or
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Whether a job opening exists.
NOTE: If a claimant alleges inability to do PRW as the result of a medically based reason
that prevents them from meeting the licensure requirements for their PRW, carefully
assess the impact of the claimant’s impairment-related limitations or restrictions,
including limitations or restrictions resulting from prescribed treatment, on the
claimant’s RFC.
EXAMPLE: The claimant states that they can no longer perform their PRW as a truck driver because
their narcotic pain medications for their back impairment prevent them from obtaining
the commercial driver’s license that is necessary to do their job. Although we do
not consider the claimant’s inability to obtain a license, the adjudicator should
carefully consider whether the RFC limitations resulting from the claimant's back
impairment and the side effects of their medications would preclude their PRW as a
truck driver.