Grid Rules for a Residual Functional Capacity of Medium Work
Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Medium work also requires frequent bending and stooping and in an 8 hour work day, with 6 hours of standing or walking.
Social Security Code of Federal Regulations § 404.1567
Medium Work Grid Rules
| RULE | AGE | EDUCATION | PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE | DECISION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203.01 | 60+ | Marginal or none | Unskilled or none | Disabled |
| 203.02 | 60+ | Limited or less | None | Disabled |
| 203.03 | 60+ | Limited or less | Unskilled | Not Disabled |
| 203.04 | 60+ | Limited or less | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.05 | 60+ | Limited or less | Skilled or semiskilled—skills transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.06 | 60+ | High school graduate or more | Unskilled or none | Not Disabled |
| 203.07 | 60+ | High school graduate or more—does not provide for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.08 | 60+ | High school graduate or more—does not provide for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.09 | 60+ | High school graduate or more—provides for direct entry into skilled work | Unskilled or none | Not Disabled |
| 203.10 | 55-59 | Limited or less | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Disabled |
| 203.11 | 55-59 | Limited or less | Skilled or semiskilled—skills transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.12 | 55-59 | Limited or less | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.13 | 55-59 | Limited or less | None | Not Disabled |
| 203.14 | 55-59 | High school graduate or more | Unskilled | Not Disabled |
| 203.15 | 55-59 | High school graduate or more—does not provide for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.16 | 55-59 | High school graduate or more—does not provide for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.17 | 55-59 | High school graduate or more—provides for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.18 | 50-54 | Limited or less | Unskilled or none | Not Disabled |
| 203.19 | 50-54 | Limited or less | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.20 | 50-54 | Limited or less | Skilled or semiskilled—skills transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.21 | 50-54 | High school graduate or more | Unskilled or none | Not Disabled |
| 203.22 | 50-54 | High school graduate or more—does not provide for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.23 | 50-54 | High school graduate or more—does not provide for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.24 | 50-54 | High school graduate or more—provides for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.25 | 18-49 | Limited or less | USkilled or none | Not Disabled |
| 203.26 | 18-49 | Limited or less | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.27 | 18-49 | Limited or less | Skilled or semiskilled—skills transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.28 | 18-49 | High school graduate or more | Unskilled or none | Not Disabled |
| 203.29 | 18-49 | High school graduate or more—does not provide for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.30 | 18-49 | High school graduate or more—does not provide for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills transferable | Not Disabled |
| 203.31 | 18-49 | High school graduate or more—provides for direct entry into skilled work | Skilled or semiskilled—skills not transferable | Not Disabled |