TN 2 (04-21)
DI 25225.060 Examples of Impairments That Functionally Equal The Listings (Section 416.926a(m))
The following are some examples of impairments and limitations that functionally equal
the listings. Findings of equivalence based on the disabling functional limitations
of a child's impairment(s) are not limited to the examples in this paragraph, because
these examples do not describe all possible effects of impairments that might be found
to functionally equal the listings. As with any disabling impairment, the duration
requirement must also be met (see DI 25505.025 and DI 25201.001 ff.).
1. Any physical impairment(s) or combination of physical and mental impairments causing
complete inability to function independently outside the area of one's home within
age-appropriate norms.
2. Requirement for 24-hour-a-day supervision for medical (including psychological)
reasons.
3. Major congenital organ dysfunction which could be expected to result in death within
the first year of life without surgical correction, and the impairment is expected
to be disabling (because of residual impairment following surgery, or the recovery
time required, or both) until attainment of 1 year of age.