On September 1, 2026, the Social Security Administration published SSR 26-2p, a new ruling that explains how SSA documents and evaluates disability claims involving young adults ages 18 through approximately 25. The ruling becomes effective October 1, 2026, and...
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Social Security Disability and New Jersey Workers’ Compensation
Why You Should Not Wait to Apply / Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) I am preparing a much longer blog post regarding Social Security Disability and New Jersey Workers’ Compensation. The first entry focuses on a practical (and often time-sensitive) point: an injured...
Understanding SSR 26-1p: How SSA Simplified Childhood SSI Continuing Disability Reviews
Effective March 23, 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued SSR 26-1p, a policy interpretation ruling governing continuing disability reviews (CDR’s) for children under age 18 receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The ruling rescinds and...
How an attorney can help you seek social security disability (SSD) benefits
As a disabled worker, you likely have some questions pertaining to Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. You can get answers from an experienced and empathetic attorney who regularly works with people like you who want to work but cannot due to a physical or...
What does it mean to be disabled to get SSDI?
Not everyone who lives with a disability is able to work and earn an income on which to support himself or herself and his or her loved ones. When a disability keeps someone out of a job, that individual may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security...

