Bulimia or anorexia nervosa, as disabling conditions in and of themselves, normally pose little or no functional limitations after medical treatment. Often, any limitations are the result of secondary conditions, e.g., compulsive disorders, depression, schizophrenia, or personality disorders.

• Stamina

• Strength

• Cold

• Decisions-judgment (persons experiencing bulimia are frequently associated with impulsive behavior such as alcohol/drug abuse, stealing/shoplifting and suicidal behavior)

Impediment to employment is the key eligibility issue for eating disorders. The counselor must determine whether the medical condition causes or results in a reasonably long-lasting impediment to employment for the person. Many of the problems associated with eating disorders are acute medical problems requiring medical services.

• Are any of the functional limitations long lasting or permanent? Once medical control has been gained and the body weight normalized, do any of these functional limitations remain?

• Are there underlying emotional or behavioral problems which will affect the individual's ability to gain or maintain employment?

• Are there associated secondary medical conditions or disabilities that are vocationally limiting?

• Will the client comply with the prescribed medical treatment?

• What is the person's history of treatment and results?