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Listing 11.06

Parkinsonian syndrome

This listing covers Parkinsonian syndrome — chronic, progressive movement disorders caused by loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.

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SSA looks for extreme trouble moving two limbs, or marked limits in physical functioning plus one area of mental functioning, that persist despite at least 3 months of following prescribed treatment.

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What Listing 11.06 asks for

What SSA looks for — see the 2 items

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    • Despite taking your Parkinson's treatment as prescribed for at least 3 months, you have extreme trouble using two limbs — you can't stand up from sitting, keep your balance, or use your arms and hands for work tasks without help from a person or an assistive device.
    • Only one of paths A or B is needed.
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    Despite taking your Parkinson's treatment as prescribed for at least 3 months, you have extreme trouble using two limbs — you can't stand up from sitting, keep your balance, or use your arms and hands for work tasks without help from a person or an assistive device. Only one of paths A or B is needed.

    (Listing 11.06, criterion A)

    • Despite at least 3 months of prescribed treatment, you have a serious (marked) limit in physical functioning AND a marked limit in at least one area of mental functioning.
    • Only one path is needed.
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    Despite at least 3 months of prescribed treatment, you have a serious (marked) limit in physical functioning AND a marked limit in at least one area of mental functioning. Only one path is needed.

    (Listing 11.06, criterion B)

How long it must last:

Criteria must be met despite adherence to prescribed treatment for at least 3 consecutive months; the impairment must have lasted or be expected to last at least 12 months.