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). [..]
Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, can significantly impact various aspects of life, including one’s ability to work. Individuals managing epilepsy can find navigating the complexities of long-term disability claims daunting. […]
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. […]