Definition of Adult Disability

Definition of Adult Disability The law defines disability as the inability to do any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or that has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months. A. This means the adult is unable to do the adult’s previous work or any other substantial gainful activity that exists in the national economy. B. The adult’s residual functional capacity, age, education and work experience are considered in the disability determination process.