Get Instructions - Form Rfc

Definition of RFC RFC is an administrative assessment of the extent to which an individual's medically determinable impairment(s), including any related symptoms, such as pain, may cause physical or mental limitations or restrictions that may affect their capacity to do work-related physical and mental activities.

The RFC is the medical assessment of what you can physically and mentally do in a work setting. It is the definition of your functional limitations after taking into account all of your medical conditions and your symptoms. Your RFC includes both your physical and mental limitations.

You can request the RFC form from your local Social Security office or you can download it directly from the Social Security website. Once you have obtained the form, take it with you to your doctor's office and have them complete the form for you.

Instead of waiting for the DDS examiner to fill out your RFC, you can have your doctor fill out a form listing your exact physical and mental limitations and how they affect your ability to work. An attorney can send this form to your doctor on your behalf and help gather all the details you will need for your claim.

Residual Functional Capacity is an evaluation of your remaining ability to do things (work) after taking into account all of the limitations your severe medical conditions cause you. Think of it as “How much can you do & for how long?”.

The claims examiner handling your application will review your medical records and your daily activities before filling out a residual functional capacity form. The RFC form will contain a list of work activities that you can perform as well as restrictions on what you can't do because of your condition.

Filing an RFC form involves a few simple steps: Obtain the RFC form from the SSA or download it from their website. Get your doctor to fill out the form based on their knowledge of your condition and its restrictions. Include any relevant medical records or lab results connected to your RFC assessment.

The Disability Determination Services (DDS) physician completes the RFC form, but you can also have your own doctor fill out an RFC on your behalf. This can be helpful because forms completed by DDS physicians are typically written to be highly critical of claims for disability benefits.