The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) announced this week the addition of three new Compassionate Allowances conditions to their Compassionate Allowances program. This brings the total number of conditions on the list to 228 impairments. Disabilities included on the Compassionate Allowance list represent the most serious disabilities that affect individuals. The purpose of the program is to expedite disability decisions, so individuals suffering from these severe diseases receive their benefit decisions more timely than other SSA applicants. The conditions added this week include:
CACH – Vanishing White Matter Disease – Infantile and Childhood Onset Forms
Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy
Kleefstra Syndrome
The Compassionate Allowance program identifies claims that should easily meet SSA’s standard for disability. Several impairments will be found disabling based on diagnosis alone. Others must still meet certain criteria of severity. It is important to always check this list to see if your disability is listed before applying for benefits. If your condition is listed as a Compassionate Allowance Impairment, make sure you notify SSA and ask for a Quick Disability Determination (“QDD”).
Got a question about SSDI or SSI that you need us to answer? Please check out our website at www.westcoastdisability.com . We try to provide you with helpful information on our website that will allow you to successfully navigate the Social Security Disability process. Also, feel free to email me your questions at megan@westcoastdisability.com or call me at (800) 459-3017 x 103.
