Tier 1 Disability
An individual meets Tier 1 disability criteria when the impairment satisfies the SSA disability or blindness standards. The Tier 1 determination will evaluate if the impairment(s) meet or equal a listing described in Appendix 1 of CFR 404, Subpart P and the Medical-Vocational guidelines in Appendix 2 of C.F.R. 404, Subpart P.