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5th Circ. NFL Disability Ruling Turns ERISA On Its Head
On March 15, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit withdrew its prior opinion in Cloud v. Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan[1] and replaced it with a new opinion.[2] The outcome remained the same, however. […]
Can a Disability Rating from the Veterans Administration Help My Long-Term Disability Insurance Claim?
Many veterans have incurred service-related disabilities while serving their country. While wounds, injuries, and illnesses incurred while in uniform can be severe enough to lead to the servicemember’s discharge, in many instances, the toll of a service-connected condition may not manifest until years later and may either be the reason for a long-term disability insurance claim or a factor in such a claim. […]
Clarifying Occupation in Disability Insurance: A Guide to Navigating Your Claim
Navigating the world of long-term disability insurance can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding how insurers analyze an individual’s occupation. For many people, their occupation is not just a means of income but also a significant part of their identity. […]
Announcements
DeBofsky Law Attorneys Named in 2024 Super Lawyers List
DeBofsky Law is proud to announce that two of our attorneys, Mark DeBofsky and Martina Sherman, have received notable recognition in the 2024 Super Lawyers list. […]
Mark DeBofsky to Speak at ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law’s 2024 Midwinter Meeting
DeBofsky Law announces the participation of our founding partner, Mark DeBofsky, as a panelist at the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Employee Benefits Committee’s 2024 Midwinter Meeting. […]
Mark DeBofsky Quoted on Landmark Behavioral Health Parity Court Decision
Mark DeBofsky, founder of DeBofsky Law, was recently quoted in Behavioral Health Business, discussing a pivotal court ruling that significantly impacts behavioral health parity.
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