
Rapidly Progressive Malignant Multiple Sclerosis: Navigating the Disease and SSDI Benefits
A Malignant Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis brings more than just medical challenges—it can affect every part of daily life, from mobility to independence. Because this rare, aggressive form of MS progresses rapidly, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes it under the Compassionate Allowance program, which prioritizes cases for faster SSDI claim processing.
But expedited approval isn’t automatic. Understanding how Malignant MS is evaluated under SSA’s Blue Book Listing (11.09) and ensuring comprehensive medical documentation can make all the difference in securing benefits without unnecessary delays.