Disability Medical Condition: Farber’s Disease
Farber’s Disease is part of a group of disorders called lipid storage diseases. It causes an accumulation of lipid to build up in joints, tissues and in the central nervous system, according to the National Institute of Health. Symptoms of the disease are usually seen a few weeks after a child’s birth. While the condition is rare, Farber’s Disease is inherited from two parents who are carriers of the gene. It is seen in both males and females. The condition is usually fatal by the time a child reaches age 2. The institute states that some children with a mild form of Farber’s Disease usually live into their teen years.
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.