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Pancreatic Cancer is on the SSA’s Compassionate Allowances List

The Social Security Administration's list of Compassionate Allowances includes the medical conditions and illnesses that the SSA considers for fast-track evaluation and approval for disability benefits. Applicants who can prove-through medical documentation-that they suffer from one of the conditions on the list of Compassionate Allowances usually see a significant decrease in the time they must wait to begin receiving disability payments. Pancreatic cancer is one of the original 38 conditions included on the list.

According to the National Cancer Institute, pancreatic cancer is diagnosed when malignant cells are found in the pancreatic tissues. It was estimated that in 2009, more than 40,000 people were diagnosed with this swift-moving disease, and about 35,000 people died from the illness. According to statistics, the disease is known to strike with equal frequency in men and women, and it is very rarely observed in patients younger than 55 years old.

Because pancreatic cancer is so fast-moving and aggressive, sufferers do not have the time to wait for a drawn-out disability approval process. If you suffer from pancreatic cancer and need your disability benefits to help pay for your medical care and living expenses, you may need help applying for Social Security disability benefits.

If you or your loved is 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 and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The attorneys at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia, 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.