Opinion ID: 183847
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Dr. Graff

Text: Dr. Graff completed a Mental Residual Functional Capacity Assessment on December 21, 2005. Dr. Graff selected ―Not Significantly Limited‖ for ten attributes and ―Moderately Limited‖ for the following ten: ability to understand and remember detailed instructions ability to carry out detailed instructions ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods ability to perform activities within a schedule, maintain regular attendance and be punctual within customary tolerances ability to work in coordination with or 4 proximity to others without being distracted by them ability to complete a normal workday and workweek without interruption from psychologically based symptoms and to perform at a consistent pace without an unreasonable number and length of rest periods ability to ask simple questions or request assistance ability to accept instructions and respond appropriately to criticism from supervisors ability to get along with coworkers or peers without distracting them or exhibiting behavioral extremes ability to set realistic goals or make plans independently of others. (Id. 278-79.) In Section III of the form, Dr. Graff directed the reader to another form completed on that date, in which he wrote the following assessment: It appears that the claimant suffers from depressive symptoms that are no more than mild to moderate. His social interaction abilities are severely impaired, but, overall, he does not meet or equal a listing. The claimant is capable of at least entry-level work in a setting with minimal interpersonal contact. (Id. 282.)