Why Do Disability Claims Get Denied?
There are many reasons a disability claim may be denied, and no two cases are identical. However, the following are some common reasons that disability claims are denied, based on our experience […]
Author: Mark Debofsky
When Long COVID Disability Claims Get Denied, We Don’t Back Down, We Lead The Fight
Long COVID is not going away, and for more than a million Americans who still cannot work because of it, neither is the struggle to get the disability benefits they are owed. These are people with real symptoms, real limitations, and very real financial pressure, yet insurers continue to deny claims, pointing to a so-called […]
The Role of Expert Testimony in Strengthening Disability Appeals
If your disability insurance claim has been denied, additional reports from your treating doctor may not be enough to overturn the denial, and you may need to retain the services of one or more outside experts. The nature and quality of expert input may determine whether you win or lose your claim. Understanding how to strategically use expert evidence is crucial for building a persuasive record that stands up in court. […]
How Risky is De-Risking?
A term that became popular several years ago among sponsors of ERISA [1] -governed defined benefit plans is “de-risking,” although the issue is now more commonly described as pension risk transference (PRT). […]
We Don’t Just Follow the Law. We Make It.
If you have had a disability or life insurance claim denied, you likely heard some version of this: “We have reviewed the file, and we have determined you are not entitled to benefits.” No matter how many medical records you have submitted or how legitimate your condition is, the denial can feel like a dead […]