There are currently hundreds of thousands of Americans who are unable to work due to a mental or physical condition who have waited long periods for a decision to be reached regarding their Social Security Disability claim. That’s why the government developed a program known as Social Security Disability Compassionate Allowances.
The program allows individuals suffering from the most seriously debilitating health conditions to receive an expedited decision regarding their Social Security Disability claims. Until recently, roughly 200 such conditions had been qualifying under the program. This past Wednesday, though, the Social Security Administration’s Acting Commissioner, Carolyn W. Colvin, announced that 25 more conditions would be added to the list.
While all the conditions added to the list can be seen here, the additions consisted of several types of cancers and disorders that can affect the digestive, neurological, and immune systems.
Similar additions were cited as contributing to reducing the backlog of unprocessed benefit claims several years ago. Officials are hopeful the move may play a part in meeting the agency’s goal of eliminating the backlog in the next two years.
The Social Security Disability Lawyers with Newlin Disability hope the additions will allow those most in need of assistance to get the care they need promptly.
