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Grid Table When Maximum Sustained Work Capacity Limited to Light Work

Remember that light work means that you can stand and walk for up to 6 hours in an 8 hour day, lift 10 lbs. frequently and 20 lbs. occasionally

RuleAgeEducationPrevious WorkDecision
202.0155+Limited or lessUnskilled or noneDisabled
202.0255+Limited or lessSkilled or semi-skilled
Skills not transferrable
Disabled
202.0355+Limited or lessSkilled or semi-skilled
Skills transferrable
Not Disabled
202.0455+HS grad or more - does not provide for direct entry into skilled workUnskilled or noneDisabled
202.0555+HS grad or more - provides for direct entry into skilled workUnskilled or noneNot Disabled
202.0655+HS grad or more - does not provide for direct entry into skilled workSkilled or semi-skilled
Skills not transferrable
Disabled
202.0755+HS grad or more - does not provide for direct entry into skilled workSkilled or semi-skilled
Skills transferrable
Not Disabled
202.0855+HS grad or more - provides for direct entry into skilled workSkilled or semi-skilled
Skills not transferrable
Not Disabled
202.0950-54Illiterate or unable to communicate in EnglishUnskilled or noneDisabled
202.1050-54Limited or less - at least literate and able to communicate in EnglishUnskilled or noneNot Disabled
202.1150-54Limited or lessSkilled or semi-skilled
Skills not transferrable
Not Disabled
202.1250-54Limited or lessSkilled or semi-skilled
Skills transferrable
Not Disabled
202.1350-54HS grad or moreUnskilled or noneNot Disabled
202.1450-54HS grad or moreSkilled or semi-skilled
Skills not transferrable
Not Disabled
202.1550-54HS grad or moreSkilled or semi-skilled
Skills transferrable
Not Disabled

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