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Apr 23, 2020

Compassionate Allowance

The Social Security Administration (SSA) awards disability benefits to Americans who have severe disabilities. The process of being awarded disability benefits is long and difficult, but some applicants may qualify for an expedited review of their claim. This is because the SSA has determined that certain conditions are inherently disabling.

These conditions fall under a program called the Compassionate Allowance (CAL) program. The Compassionate Allowance Program began in 2008, in response to the delays experienced by claimants with severe disabilities, and even terminal illnesses, who were waiting months and sometimes even years for benefits. Now, claimants with conditions falling under the CAL program typically receive an eligibility decision as quickly as just a few weeks.

The SSA holds regular hearings on CAL conditions, during which they add conditions if they’re determined to meet certain criteria. When the program started in 2008, only 50 conditions fell under the CAL program, whereas today there are more than 200. These serious conditions include things like ALS and certain cancer diagnoses.

The Compassionate Allowance Program expedites the review of disability claims, and also minimizes the amount of medical evidence that a claimant needs to produce to prove their disability status. Each condition has designated evidence required for approving and reviewing a claim.

Each CAL description can be found on the Compassionate Allowances list on the SSA.gov website. If you click on a condition, you can find the condition description, as well as the required medical evidence for evaluation and eligibility.

If you have questions about Compassionate Allowances, and whether you may qualify, contact a disability attorney today. A disability attorney can walk you through the applications process, assist in gathering evidence, and if necessary, argue for eligibility. Contact Molly Burke Law Office today for your free no-obligation consultation and help ensure that your eligibility is decided as quickly as possible.

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Testimonials

Rick R.
Rick R.
22:49 18 Jan 18
Ms Molly Burk is a very good Lawyer and even better human being. She restores faith in the process and works hard to get justice for her clients.I have great confidence in her abilities and her integrity.I thank her from the bottom of my heart for the suburb work she and her staff did on my daughters disability case.
Holly C
Holly C
06:06 06 Jan 20
Molly and Jennifer are absolutely incredible to work with! They stay on top of every single step of the process, and kept me so well informed! They are both wonderful, helpful people, and I am so greatful to have had their help!!
Debbie R.
Debbie R.
20:10 18 Jan 18
Our family attempted to work with other lawyers for our daughter’s disability benefits application and appeals process before finding Ms.Burke. Ms. Burke is, by far, the best lawyer I have ever done business with. She approached our case with genuine caring and thoroughness. We would not have been awarded disability benefits for our daughter without the untiring, unwavering work of Ms Burke. She supported us through her expertise of the law and Social Security requirements. She bolstered us emotionally as needed. She always returned phone calls, emails, and texts in a timely manner. I have already recommended her to other people and will continue to do so. She is the best!
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