| You have probably heard that being approved for disability benefits can be challenging. The process can also be time consuming which leaves many people wondering and worrying about what to do for income while waiting for disability. Documentation is the key to a successful claim. There are a lot of medical conditions, however, that do qualify for expedited approval. Some conditions automatically qualify for disability benefits if you have a confirmed diagnosis. There are a few conditions that warrant such approvals. The Social Security Administration (SSA) runs two disability benefits programs that are application-based and offer financial assistance to people who have a medical condition (i.e., a disability) that prevents them from working. These two programs are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The best way to tell which medical conditions automatically qualify you for Social Security disability is to consult the compassionate allowances list. This list has over 200 conditions so it is important to view it. If your condition is on the list, it is likely that your application process will be expedited. Some conditions that automatically qualify you for disability include: 1. Cancers (advanced stages) 2. Cardiovascular system disorders (chronic heart failure) 3. Neurological disorders (ALS, multiple sclerosis) 4. Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease 1. Musculoskeletal system (spinal disorders) 2. Organ transplantation 3. Parkinson's 4. Visual disorders (blindness)
A claim because of one of these conditions will get expedited attention, which means you might get a decision within a month of applying.
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