Every disability insurance benefit claimant needs to have a doctor certify their disability to the insurance company as a condition of receiving disability benefits. Treating doctors fulfill a critical role in conveying information to the insurance company about the claimant’s diagnosis, treatment, and how their patient’s condition affects their ability to work. […]
If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder and it is impacting your ability to work, you may qualify for disability benefits based on your condition. Disability benefits protect your income if you cannot continue working due to your medical condition. […]
Understanding the length of time you can receive disability benefits is crucial for financial planning and managing expectations. The length of time you can receive disability benefits is dependent on several factors which are all spelled out in your policy. […]
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. […]
Studies have shown that long COVID, a constellation of debilitating symptoms that persist after an initial COVID-19 infection, has resulted in significant disability for many. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that symptoms of long COVID such as brain fog and fatigue have affected nearly 7% of all American adults and limited their ability to work. […]
Claims involving disability benefits comprise a sizable portion, if not a majority, of cases litigated under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). [..]