What is Residual Functionality? | Residual Functional Capacity

In this video, New Orleans area disability attorney Loyd Bourgeois explains Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) also referred to as Residual Functionality.

One of the most important concepts in evaluating #ssdi #disability claims is Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) also referred to as Residual Functionality.

Your case is not about a diagnosis.

People will talk about how long they have had the diagnosis, what medications they take or have tried, and how they know someone else with the same diagnosis who gets disability.

While a diagnosis is important, a diagnosis in and of itself will not support your disability.

The focus of your case is establishing the limitations specifically caused by your medical diagnosis or treatment.