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Social Security expands disability fast-track list, adds 14 conditions

FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro) and UPI describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Here are the 14 conditions the Social Security Administration just added to a list for fast-tracking disability claims.
The headline split WGN News frames it as "Social Security expands disability fast-track list, adds 14 conditions". FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro) frames it as "Social Security expands disability fast-track list, adds 14 conditions".
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WGN NewsNews report · Aug 12, 1:03 AM

Social Security expands disability fast-track list, adds 14 conditions

Here are the 14 conditions the Social Security Administration just added to a list for fast-tracking disability claims.

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UPIWire story · Aug 12, 12:07 AM

Social Security adds 14 health conditions to compassionate allowances list

The Social Security Administration said Tuesday that it added 14 conditions to a list that speeds people through the disability application process.

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FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro)News report · Aug 11, 10:46 PM

Social Security expands disability fast-track list, adds 14 conditions

Here are the 14 conditions the Social Security Administration just added to a list for fast-tracking disability claims.

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Aug 11, 10:46 PM: FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Aug 12, 12:07 AM: UPI joined the source map.

Aug 12, 1:03 AM: WGN News joined the source map.

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