A rare form of brain tumor, oligodendroglioma grows slowly and rarely metastasizes outside of the nervous system. Low-grade tumors may be present for years before a diagnosis is made.
When discovered early, oligodendroglioma can often be treated through radiation, chemotherapy, and surgical procedures, and can qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits when they are discovered.
A rare genetic disorder in which extra chromosomes disrupt normal development, Pallister-Killian Syndrome (PKS) causes severe developmental delays, communication deficits, and a range of serious, often life-threatening complications.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) understands the inherently debilitating nature of this disorder, which is why it’s part of the Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program. CAL ensures the review disability applications filed for PKS happen quickly and it’s uncommon for one to be denied for medical reasons.
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) disability programs are notorious for their lengthy review processes and sparse approvals. There are some conditions though that are essentially guaranteed to medically qualify for benefits. Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP) is one of them.
Chronic Idiopathic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction (CIIPO) is a rare digestive disorder in which food, air, fluid, and stool do not move through the gastrointestinal tract normally. Physical abnormalities and injuries can cause this disorder.
No matter the cause, it is qualified for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). It is additionally qualified for expedited review under the SSA’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program.
The SSA administers two disability programs for which you may qualify with CIIPO:
A rare form of cancer that can affect individuals of any age but is most commonly seen in children age three and younger, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor meets the medical requirements disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). It is, in fact, automatically medically qualified under the SSA’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program, though the applicant must still meet the technical eligibility rules of Social Security Disability (SSD) in order to get benefits.
The SSA has two disability programs:
A rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops in the soft tissues of blood and lymph vessel walls and lymph nodes, Angiosarcoma can affect any area of the body. Tumors most often appear in the breasts and skin but are common in the spleen, liver, and other deep tissues. Metastatic tumors are often present at the time of diagnosis.
Even when surgical removal of the primary tumor is successful, the prognosis is generally poor. Metastatic tumors are common and the disease is often in its more advanced stages at the time of diagnosis.
As a mental illness that causes mood disturbances, breaks from reality, and cyclical periods of mania and depression, schizoaffective disorder often makes it impossible to maintain employment. Even with proper treatment, you may still experience psychotic episodes or suffer from manic-depressive symptoms. These are only a few of the issues that can make maintaining a job difficult as an individual with schizoaffective disorder.
Pseudobulbar affect, or PBA, is a neurological disorder often seen in combination with other serious medical conditions, including multiple sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia, among others. The condition causes inappropriate and uncontrollable emotional outbursts, like laughing or crying at the wrong time or to a more pronounced extent than circumstances warrant.
Bleeding within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or gastrointestinal hemorrhaging is associated with a number of serious and chronic medical conditions. Bleeding can occur in the upper or lower GI tract and may require hospitalization, surgery, or ongoing medications and other treatments.
Although severe bleeding is more common in the upper GI tract, GI hemorrhaging can be disabling no matter where it occurs. The medical condition that causes your hemorrhaging symptoms or complications may also be a severe impediment to gainful employment.
Hypoglycemia causes severely low blood sugar levels. It may be seen alone or in combination with other severe medical conditions, including diabetes and insulin resistance or pre-diabetes.
For most individuals, the condition is treatable, and can be corrected through diet and other lifestyle adjustments. In some instances however, particularly when it results from uncontrolled diabetes, the condition can lead to other very severe, even life-threatening complications, including seizures, loss of consciousness, cognitive deficits, and altered mental status.
