Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced that the agency is adding 38 more conditions to its list of Compassionate Allowances. This is the first expansion since the original list of 50 conditions – 25 rare diseases and 25 cancers – was announced in October 2008. [...]
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Social Security Compassionate Allowances Expanded For Disability
February 12th, 2010 · No Comments · General, Medical Impairment, Rules, SSA
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Social Security Sending Corrected Benefit Notices
December 11th, 2009 · No Comments · General
The Social Security Administration earlier this month mailed notices that contained incorrect January 2010 payment dates.
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