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Functional Impairment Law

Meaning

Functional Impairment Law is the legal standard used to define disability or eligibility for benefits based on a physiological or mental condition’s objective restriction of an individual’s ability to perform essential daily tasks. It is not merely a diagnosis but the demonstrable degree to which a health condition, such as a hormonal deficiency, substantially limits one or more major life activities like walking, concentrating, or working. The law is concerned with the real-world impact of the medical issue on a person’s life.