Social Security Ruling, SSR 26-2p; Titles II and XVI: Documenting and Evaluating Disability in Young Adults

The Social Security Administration has issued SSR 26-2p, a new ruling that updates and consolidates agency policy for assessing disability claims among young adults under Titles II and XVI. The ruling supersedes the previous SSR 11-2p and clarifies how documentation and evaluation of disability should be conducted for this age group. Physical therapists who provide functional assessments or documentation for SSA disability determinations involving young adult patients should familiarize themselves with the updated guidance.

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