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Batten Disease Added to SSA’s Compassionate Allowances List

The Social Security Administration's (SSA) Compassionate Allowances program serves to expedite the disability benefits claims of certain individuals whose conditions fall under the Compassionate Allowances list of disabilities. These conditions are often severe and fast-moving.

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Batten disease was recently added to the Compassionate Allowances list. This devastating illness is often fatal and affects children, with many victims not surviving past their teens or early 20s. It affects the nervous system, making it nearly impossible for most victims to seek employment.

Early signs include poor motor skills in young children, typically followed by loss of vision, seizures and dementia. There are few treatment options for Batten disease, though the seizures can usually be reduced with medication. Because of the particularly debilitating nature of this disease, it is important that sufferers of Batten disease obtain disability benefits as quickly and easily as possible.

If you or someone you love suffers from this condition, it may be possible to acquire Social Security disability benefits within a reasonable period of time. Contact a lawyer to get started with your application process.

If you or your loved one are suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, you should contact a Social Security Disability lawyer immediately to learn about your rights and determine eligibility. The process of securing Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The disability lawyers at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.