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August 2011

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Social Security Announces New Compassionate Allowances Conditions

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced 12 additional Compassionate Allowances conditions involving severe heart diseases, bringing the total number of conditions in the expedited disability process to 100. Compassionate Allowances are a way to quickly identify diseases and other medical conditions that, by definition, meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits. These conditions primarily include certain cancers, adult brain disorders, and a number of rare disorders that affect children. According to Social Security, the idea is to fast track those cases for quick processing.

The Commissioner announced in October 2008 the first list of 50 conditions which I reported on my website www.disabilitytse.com. In February 2012, the list was expanded with 38 additional conditions, which are reported here.

The 12 new heart conditions that qualify for Compassionate Allowances are:

Aortic Atresia

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Recipient

Eisenmenger Syndrome

Mitral Valve Atresia

Endomyocardial Fibrosis

Primary Cardiac Amyloidosis

Heart Transplant Graft Failure

Pulmonary Atresia

Heart Transplant Wait List – 1A/1B

Single Ventricle

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Tricuspid Atresia

If you suffer from any of the 100 conditions, when you apply, or if your case is currently being reviewed, you should point out your condition and that it is on the list of Compassionate Allowances Conditions.

 

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Our People Profile

Bedford Kitty (a.k.a. Bubby, Little Big Man) was found in the middle of the road on a busy highway at four weeks old.  Our truck went over him as he was positioned perfectly in between the tires.  Bedford is extremely intelligent, which has a tendency to get him into trouble.  He lived indoors for about 10 years until he decided he wanted to live outdoors and transition into the “mighty hunter” that he is today.  We weren’t aware of his desire to be an outdoorsman until he ruined a couch and started leaving hints all around the house for us to find.  After Bedford moved out he gained back the weight he lost during the last three years becoming a truly happy cat.  His days and nights are filled with adventures in the backyard; stalking small animals (which he never catches), bird watching and playing with leaves.  The best time of day is when his Mom Jennifer comes to sit outside on the deck in the evening to give him exclusive attention, with pets and scratches under the chin.

My mother-in-law (Joan Doloris) is a fantastic cook and I wanted share her recipes with you.

Each month I will feature great down home comfort food for you to enjoy.

Deloris’s Divine Dishes

Grandma’s Rhubarb Pie

4 CUPS RHUBARB

2 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs

1 tsp flour

1 tsp butter

SMALL DASH OF SALT

Unbaked 8 inch pie shell

Cut the Rhubarb stalks in half length wise, and then cut them into ¼ inch slices.  Place the rhubarb into the pie shell and dot with 1 tsp of butter.
Beat sugar, eggs, salt, and flour together with a mixer on low for 2 min.

Pour the mixture over the rhubarb and bake at 350 degrees for about ½ hour.

“This Rhubarb pie recipe is the best I have ever eaten, especially with the custard base to it.  It was given to my mother by her mother about 80 years ago.”  Joan D.