Broader use of standardized psychological testing for applicants submitting disability claims to the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) should improve the accuracy and consistency of disability ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a major update to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, adding 13 new conditions. This initiative is part of the SSA's ongoing effort to ...

WASHINGTON -- The Social Security Administration is making it easier for Americans to get a determination on disability benefits. On Monday, the agency added several new medical conditions to its ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added more than 10 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list. The purpose of CAL is to help expedite the processing of disability claims ...

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those ...

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. The Social Security Administration announced on ...