Step 1
Has the claimant stopped engaging in “Substantial Gainful Activity?”
Step 2
Does the claimant have a severely diagnosed medical condition?
Step 3
Does the claimant’s medical condition meet or equal a listing?
Step 4
Can the claimant return to any their past work?
Step 5
If the claimant is UNDER 50:
Can the claimant work any other job?
If the claimant is 50 OR OLDER:
Does the claimant have any skills that would transfer to other work with minimum adjustment?