26 million people in America cope with diabetes every day. Each year in November, the American Diabetes Association encourages the American public to participate in a campaign to help with the research, treatment and cure of this disease during National Diabetes Month. All across the nation, a concerted effort is made to raise awareness of the condition and its effects on families and communities.
Some individuals who are diagnosed with severe medical conditions and disabilities are eligible for the Social Security Compassionate Allowances program which includes a variety of Compassionate Allowances Listings that qualify for faster approval of disability benefits. The Social Security Administration provides government employees and Social Security recipients with a complete list of "approved" medical impairments that allow a Social Security Disability application to be eligible under the Compassionate Allowances guidelines.
Long Beach is a part of the Los Angeles County on the Pacific Coast of Southern California. It ranks as the 36th largest city in USA and the 7th largest in California. It is the second biggest city in Greater Los Angeles with a population of 462, 257 in 2010. The city is known as a dominant maritime center in the USA and has a large contribution to the global economy. It is also called the Aquatic Capital of the Nation. The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest port and is also the largest shipping port in the world.
Kansas City in Missouri is the city where the Kansas City Metropolitan area is found and is the locations the seat of the Jackson County. It is the second in terms of metropolitan area in Missouri and also the location of several important wars in history like the Battle of Westport. This city is now regarded for its musical contributions to styles like blues and jazz.
In the month of December on 2010, the Social Security Administration (SSA) stated in a report 202,465 citizens get social security disability benefits in Kansas.
Tucson is a city which is the home of the county seat of Prima County in Arizona. It is the 32nd largest city in the United States and holds the 52nd rank in the list of largest metropolitan areas in the country. The city is surrounded by mountains like the Santa Catalina on the north side, the Rincon Mountains on the east, and the Tucson Mountains on the west part. Santa Rita Mountains are the farthest from the city but are still very visible on the southern skyline.
Las Vegas is the city with the highest population in Nevada. It has a number of gambling, dining, and shopping facilities that are known internationally. It is called the Entertainment Capital of the World and is also known as a retirement city in the USA. Alternately, it is also called Sin City. As of the 2010 Census, the population in Las Vegas is around 583,000. Endless casino resorts and other establishments for adult entertainment make the city a popular spot for filming movies that feature casinos and other nightlife.
Albuquerque with a population of 545,842 citizens as of 2010 Census, is the largest city in New Mexico. It is at the central part of the state and straddles the Rio Grande. As of 2011, its metropolitan population reached 907,775, making it the sixth fastest growing city in USA. The University of New Mexico is in Albuquerque. This city is also famous for the Rio Grande River that flows from north to south.
Sacramento is the county seat of Sacramento County. It is at the confluence of the American River and the Sacramento River. It is the capital of California and had a population of over 486,000 in 2010. It is the 6th largest city in California, and it has been cited by Time magazine as the most ethnically and racially integrated city in America in the year 2002.
The city of Portland is located at the Pacific Northwest in the state of Oregon. It has a population of 583,776 as of 2010. It is ranked as the 29th most populous US city. In Oregon itself, Portland is the largest city. The city has a commission-based government and is known for strong land use and light rail investments. There are many microbreweries, microdistilleries, and coffee lovers in the city. It is also known for its land, which is ideal for growing roses.
Even amidst the financial struggles that are currently being faced by the Social Security Administration, the SSA is still working to reduce the overwhelming backlog of Social Security Disability claims that are currently in the system. While the opening of new Social Security offices was put on hold for a time, a new hearing office was just opened in Franklin, TN. How will this new hearing office help the SSA's disability backlog in the state of Tennessee?
