The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it added 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, which speeds up the disability application process for people with serious diseases and medical conditions that meet standards for disability benefits.

The agency now has more the 300 conditions listed that qualify for an expedited decision for applicants seeking disability determinations.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has expanded its Compassionate Allowances list, adding 13 new conditions to expedite disability determinations for Americans with severe illnesses.