Social Security Disability Determination Act of 1986

Social Security Disability Determination Act of 1986 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to establish a sequential disability evaluation process culminating in the determination as to whether an individual who is not engaged in substantial gainful activity has impairments which are of such severity that the individual should be deemed disabled for medical reasons alone or whether such individual lacks the residual functional capacity to engage in substantial gainful work anywhere in the economy.

Codifies standards regarding the consideration of disability evidence.

Requires the Congress to be given notice of, and the opportunity to comment on, proposed regulations governing disability determinations.