Compassionate Allowances is a fairly new program in Social Security disability law. The Compassionate Allowance program gives special consideration of a large number of somewhat rare diseases.   Once SSA identifies a claimant as having one of these diseases, it treats the disability claim in a swift and more efficient manner. SSA recognizes that the diseases listed in the Compassionate Allowance program meet their standards to receive disability benefits.

The list of such diseases is fairly long and covers a wide variety of diseases.  For instance, certain cancers meet this definition.  Another broad area is certain brain disorders.  Children are also included.  A number of rare disorders that affect children are on the list.

At Marcy Disability, we are familiar with the Compassionate Allowance program and the requirements of the program.  If you meet the requirements, SSAs consideration is fast-tracked ahead of more common disorders. Moreover, both SSDI and SSI are covered under this program.  Also, compassionate allowances can be done for SSI and SSDI appeals or SSI and SSDI applications.

The Acting Commissioner of Social Security has said, “Everyone who is eligible for benefits under the programs we administer should receive them.” The Compassionate Allowance program “helps barriers by helping accelerate the disability application process for people who are likely to get approval for benefits,” she said.

Whether you meet the requirements for Compassionate Allowance requires a thorough review of your medical records.  Therefore, we at Marcy Disability do a careful review of your medical records.  It is certainly to your advantage if we see that you meet the standards for Compassionate Allowance to file for social security disability.

At Marcy Disability, we wholeheartedly endorse this program.  It is so nice to see a government compassionate program that is compassionate.