The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently expanded its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program by adding nine new medical conditions to the list. The CAL program is designed expedite disability claims for individuals with serious medical conditions that clearly meet the SSA’s disability criteria, allowing for faster approval. This latest update brings the total number of conditions covered by CAL to 287.
Newly added conditions include certain cancers, neurological disorders, and rare diseases that significantly impact quality of life and ability to work:
- Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome
- Costello Syndrome
- Adult Heart Transplant Wait List – Status Levels 1-4
- Child Heart Transplant Wait List – Status Levels 1A/1B (revised existing condition)
- Histiocytic Malignancies
- Histiocytosis Syndromes (revised existing condition)
- Neonatal Marfan Syndrome
- PACS1 Syndrome
- Plasmablastic Lymphoma
- Renal Medullary Carcinoma
- Snijders Blok-Campeau Syndrome
The Compassionate Allowances program, which began in 2008, is vital to those suffering from serious health problems because it helps bypass the often lengthy disability determination process. The program allows claims to be approved based on a simple diagnosis, rather than requiring extensive documentation and lengthy review.
For those dealing with serious medical conditions, navigating the Social Security disability process can be overwhelming. The CAL program aims to alleviate some of this burden by ensuring that individuals with clearly disabling conditions receive the benefits they need more quickly. If you or a loved one has a condition that may qualify under this program, it’s important to ensure that your condition is properly documented to maximize your chances of fast approval.
If you need assistance with your Social Security Disability claim, especially if you believe your condition qualifies under the Compassionate Allowances program, don’t hesitate to seek help. An experienced attorney like Nick Ortiz can guide you through the process and ensure that your claim is handled efficiently and effectively.
For more information on the latest additions to the Compassionate Allowances list, you can visit the SSA’s official announcement.
