A Claimant’s Guide to Disability Insurance for Vision Impairments
While there are many different medical conditions that can prevent an individual from working, one of the more significant reasons is their reduced ability to see. […]
Author: Matthew Maloney
Disability Insurance for Peripheral Neuropathy & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Claimant’s Guide
Living with a pulmonary disorder can be challenging, not only due to the physical symptoms but also because of the potential financial impact if the condition prevents you from working. For patients with pulmonary disorders, disability insurance can provide crucial financial support. […]
A Claimant’s Guide to Disability Benefits for Hearing & Balance Disorders
Two non-physical conditions that can impact an individual’s ability to work are hearing disorders and balance disorders. These conditions can be so severe that they require workers to take extended leaves and file a disability claim under their short-term disability or long-term disability benefit plans. […]
The Real & Complex Basis of Subjective Conditions in Disability Claims
Many disabling medical conditions can be verified by objective testing measures, such as an MRI x-ray, or EMG. However, there are also a number of conditions that cannot be objectively measured. […]
What to Expect at an Independent Medical Examination (IME)
Your private disability insurer may require you to undergo what is known as an “independent medical examination” (“IME”). Indeed, most disability insurance policies include provisions that permit the insurer to require claimants to undergo an examination with a physician of its choosing. Whether you receive disability benefits can depend largely […]