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Intellectual Disability and IQ Testing Under SSA's Rules

5/16/2016

 
The Social Security Administration recognizes that people with Intellectual Disabilities may not be able to work. Under SSA’s Listed Impairment 12.05, Intellectual Disability is defined as follows:

Intellectual disability:  Intellectual disability refers to significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning with deficits in adaptive functioning initially manifested during the developmental period; i.e., the evidence demonstrates or supports onset of the impairment before age 22.

The required level of severity for this disorder is met when, under 12.05 B, the claimant has a valid verbal, performance, or Full Scale IQ of 59 or less. Under listed impairment 12.05 C, the claimant can also meet or equal the listing if they have:

A valid verbal, performance, or full scale IQ of 60 through 70 and a physical or other mental impairment imposing an additional and significant work-related limitation of function.
Additionally, a claimant can meet or equal a listing under 12.05 D, which is as follows:

D. A valid verbal, performance, or full scale IQ of 60 through 70, resulting in at least two of the following: 1. Marked restriction of activities of daily living; or 2. Marked difficulties in maintaining social functioning; or 3. Marked difficulties in maintaining concentration, persistence, or pace; or 4. Repeated episodes of decompensation, each of extended duration.

The majority of individuals whose testing falls below 70 are typically in the bottom 10% of “general learning ability,” which is a term used by the SSA to determine if an individual can work.  If an individual’s IQ is in the bottom 10% of general learning ability they should be found unable to work at any job in the national economy. Many vocational experts and judges ignore this fact.  If you or a family member is seeking disability benefits and has valid IQ testing from a psychologist that falls within the above ranges, you should contact our office  and we can help you file a disability claim. Children with intellectual disabilities may also be eligible for Supplemental Security Income.
Judy O'Brien
5/17/2016 12:15:08 pm

Thank you for this information. It really helps me with my child's IQ issues and Social Security.

Dianna Cannon
6/4/2016 02:01:56 pm

You are welcome. Remember to submit any Psych testing and IEP you have to the SSA. Good luck with your case and feel free to call us if SSA denies your claim.


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