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Administrative Law Judges

The role of Administrative Law Judges in applying the PRW standard at Step 4 and Step 5, and the potential impact on claimants' outcomes.

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Jan 20, 2026

How will the five‑year PRW rule affect outcomes at hearing level versus initial determinations?

The Social Security Administration’s change shrinking Past Relevant Work (PRW) from 15 years to 5 years shifts the focal point of disability adjudication toward more recent employment and is likely to...

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