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Social Security Adds 14 Conditions to Compassionate Allowances List

11 Aug 2026 1:14 p.m. · Source: Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration has added 14 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list, accelerating disability applications for those with severe medical conditions. This expansion brings the total to 314 conditions, streamlining support for over 1.2 million people.

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