Social Security expands list of conditions to 314 illnesses for faster disability claims

The Social Security Administration expanded its compassionate allowances list to include 314 medical conditions that qualify for expedited disability benefit reviews. The compassionate allowances program allows the agency to fast-track claims for individuals with severe illnesses that typically result in approval. The expansion adds conditions including certain cancers, neurological disorders, and rare diseases to the existing list used to prioritize cases.

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