New Conditions Added To Compassionate Allowances List

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has expanded its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program by including 13 additional serious medical conditions, bringing the total to 300 qualifying conditions.

According to SSA Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano, the expansion underscores the agency’s dedication to making disability determinations more accessible and efficient. He emphasized that by adding these conditions, individuals facing devastating diagnoses can receive support faster.

Why the Compassionate Allowances Program Matters

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be lengthy and stressful. The CAL initiative is designed to fast-track the approval process for applicants whose medical conditions clearly meet the federal disability standard. This in turn helps many applicants bypass the usual delay, which can last many months or even years.

Since the CAL program began, it has helped more than 1.1 million people get disability benefits more quickly. Advances in Health IT have enabled the SSA to more quickly flag qualifying claims, especially when electronic medical records are available for immediate review.

The 13 Newly Added Conditions

Here are the most recent additions to the Compassionate Allowances list:

1. Au-Kline Syndrome
2. Bilateral Anophthalmia
3. Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
4. Harlequin Ichthyosis – Child
5. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
6. LMNA-related Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
7. Progressive Muscular Atrophy
8. Pulmonary Amyloidosis – AL Type
9. Rasmussen Encephalitis
10. Thymic Carcinoma
11. Turnpenny-Fry Syndrome
12. WHO Grade III Meningiomas
13. Zhu-Tokita-Takenouchi-Kim Syndrome

Many of these conditions are rare, progressive, or life-threatening. making fast access to disability benefits crucial for managing medical costs, daily care, and emotional strain.

How You Can Apply

If you or a loved one is applying for SSDI or SSI and has one of these newly added conditions, the application may be eligible for fast-track review under the CAL program. Applications can be submitted online, by phone, or in person, and will require detailed medical documentation and treatment histories.

Thanks to improvements in technology, the SSA can often expedite the review process when CAL conditions are identified quickly. In some cases, applicants have received decisions in just a few days.

Compassionate Allowances Overview 

Compassionate Allowances is a Social Security initiative that accelerates the approval process for disability benefits for individuals whose medical conditions indisputably meet the agency’s statutory standard. These conditions are typically very serious ranging from certain cancers and adult brain disorders to rare genetic diseases affecting children.

The SSA continually updates the list of Compassionate Allowances conditions using input from sources such as:

• Suggestions from the public.
• Feedback from Social Security and Disability Determination Service communities.
• Advice from medical and scientific experts.
• Research collaborations with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
• Insights gathered through past public outreach hearings.

To propose a new condition, individuals can submit relevant medical details, such as diagnostic criteria, alternative names, onset, progression, and treatment via the SSA website. 

Learn More About Social Security Disability Benefits

The SSA does offer Compassionate Allowances, so if you have a certain disease, make sure to see how your claim may be affected.

A White Plains Social Security Disability lawyer from The Law Office of Michael Lawrence Varon can help you get your claim approved as quickly as possible. Schedule a consultation today by filling out the online form or calling (914) 228-1770.

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