Assessing functional impairment of individuals with borderline personality disorder is challenging. This article discusses the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, examines the most common iterations of this disorder In disability claims, explores cases in which borderline personality disorder may cause impairment, and identifies signs of the impairment due to this disorder.
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