Opinion ID: 3013796
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Dr. Kant’s State Agency Evaluation

Text: From March 13, 1997, to December 31, 1998, Leech saw Dr. Kant every two to three months. On July 22, 1997, Dr. Kant completed a form for the State Agency rating Leech’s functions. He described most of Leech’s activities of daily living and social functioning as “good.” However, he rated Leech as “fair” in the following categories: concentration and task persistence; ability to perform within a schedule; ability to attend 6 to a task from the beginning to the end; ability to sustain a routine; ability to perform at a consistent pace; ability to adapt to changes; and ability to react to deadlines or schedules. He found that Leech was unable to perform his former work both at the onset of his disability and on his date last insured. He also found that Leech could not (1) counsel parolees or others in a social service setting; (2) compile, analyze, or report information in an accurate and timely fashion; (3) react appropriately to provocative behavior; or (4) make quick decisions when recalling pertinent facts was required. Dr. Kant gave Leech “severe” or worse ratings in a number of areas affecting his “occupational adjustments, performance adjustments and personal/social adjustments.” Tr. 992-94. In June 2000, Dr. Kant explained that a rating of “fair” meant Leech could function only in “certain situations” with “serious limitations” and could not “sustain it.” Tr. 990.