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What about non-exertional limitations, like mental impairments, are they considered in my case?

Yes, a claimant’s mental impairment is an important for the judge to consider as part of his or her case.  Based on the Claimant’s psychiatric and/or psychological history, evaluations, hospitalizations and/or other treatment records, if a claimant has a combination of psychiatric or mental impairments which are considered to be “severe” under Subpart P, Regulation No.4 of the Social Security Act he or she may be awarded benefits.  Additionally, a Claimant’s Drug addiction and alcoholism are important if they are contributing factors material to the determination of the claimant’s disability impairment and if such drug or alcohol problem in the claimant will not meet the criteria of Section 12.04, et seq., A and B of the impairments listed in Appendix 1, Subpart P of the regulations and so benefits will be denied.