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2 Types of Mesothelioma Added to Compassionate Allowances Program

The Compassionate Allowances program expedites Social Security disability benefits to those with certain conditions. If you are suffering from a disabling medical condition, it is important to know that new medical conditions are frequently added to the list.

In fact, according to MesotheliomaHelp.net, both pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma have recently been added to the ever-growing list. Pleural mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer usually found in the mesothelium, or the outer lining of the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma impacts the lining of the abdomen, but both are usually caused by exposure to asbestos.

There is no cure for these conditions, but radiation, chemotherapy, and some types of surgery may help treat mesothelioma and the symptoms associated with these diseases. Like many other conditions that qualify one for disability benefits, most people cannot work once they are diagnosed, especially since both conditions usually lie dormant for 20 to 40 years and once discovered, move particularly rapidly.

There are about 88 rare diseases on the list of Compassionate Allowances, which just added 38 qualifying conditions this month. If you have questions about the program or about applying for benefits, contact a lawyer for more information about how you may qualify.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida disability lawyers, LaVan & Neidenberg, represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining agency-appointed medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your disability claim. Call us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.