When Does Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Qualify for Compassionate Allowance?
Are you or someone you love diagnosed with adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma and you’re wondering whether it may qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
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In this video, we’re going to discuss when non-Hodgkin lymphoma can qualify for the Social Security Disability compassionate allowance program. Adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in the lymphatic system, which allows it to spread to other organs and tissues throughout the body. Adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma is categorized into three different grades: low grade, which are slow growing; intermediate grade, which are more aggressive and faster growing; and high grade, which is highly aggressive and very fast growing.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can occur at any age, but the risk does increase with age. The prognosis for adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma is dependent on both the type and characteristics of the malignant tumor, the growth and location of the tumor, and the spread at the time of diagnosis.
Social Security evaluates non-Hodgkin lymphoma under Listing 13.05. A listing level aggressive adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma requires that the cancer be recurrent after initial anti-neoplastic treatment. Listing level adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma usually will also require the initiation of more than one treatment regimen within a consecutive 12-month period.
Social Security suggests that the following medical records be reviewed when determining non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases: clinical history and examinations that describe diagnostic features of the impairment, imaging tests, biopsies, pathological reports, surgical procedures, pertinent treatment records, and up-to-date progress notes.
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