Requirement · part of 10.2.0.1. The threshold: functioning clearly below age level, permanently
10.2.0.1. There is no list of qualifying conditions, and there cannot be
Required
Every case is considered individually. Many conditions can produce a lower functional level, combinations of conditions have a cumulative effect, and the medication a condition requires may itself affect functioning. It is the combined effect that matters, which is why no list exists.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 10.2.0.1 · Why there is no list of qualifying conditions: it is the combined effect that matters.