Disability Medical Conditions: Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer is a cancer that forms in the cells of the gallbladder. It begins in the inner layers of tissue and then spreads through the outer layers as the disease progresses. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2009 there were an estimated 9,760 cases of the disease and 3,370 deaths.
The disease is listed as one of the medical conditions in the Compassionate Allowances Program. The program expedites the application process so that individuals with severe medical conditions can apply for disability benefits quickly.
Under the Compassionate Allowances program, those suffering from certain medical conditions and impairments will have their application processed quickly through the “fast track” program which helps administrators rapidly identify and process medical conditions on the program’s list of medical impairments.