Common Pitfalls in the Transferability of Skills Assessment (TSA)
The Transferability of Skills Assessment (TSA) is a common issue with claimants who have skilled past relevant work. TSA, as found in the Program Operations Manual System (POMS), is misunderstood by many representatives, and misapplied by most vocational experts and lower-level decision makers. Understanding what is a "skill" and how it "transfers" along with using TSA to your advantage can make the difference in a favorable decision.