Social Security Announces Disability Benefits Update For 14 New Conditions

The latest expansion brings the Compassionate Allowances list to 314 conditions.

Several rare cancers and genetic disorders are being added to the list, bringing the total number of conditions on the CAL to 314

Since the program began in 2008, more than 1.2 million people have been approved for benefits.

Social Security has just added 14 more rare conditions to its CAL list.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is allowing more people to fast track their access to disability benefits.  On Tuesday, the agency added 14 more medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list (CAL). The newest conditions on the list include genetic disorders, cancer, and more.  What are compassionate

The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.

The “compassionate allowances” list speeds consideration for benefits.