Navigating Disability Insurance Claims for Head Injuries and Post-Concussion Syndrome
When one thinks of disabling medical conditions, they usually imagine a number of physical diagnoses. […]
Can You Work and Be Disabled at the Same Time?
Can you work and qualify for disability insurance benefits at the same time? […]
How to Respond to New Evidence Generated After Submitting an LTD Appeal
Proton beam radiation therapy is used to treat various forms of cancer. Rather than using X-rays, proton therapy directs focused energy from protons at tumors. […]
6th Circ. Judge Correctly ID’d ERISA Civil Procedure Conflict
A recently issued ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Tranbarger v. Lincoln Life & Annuity Co., addresses the fundamental issue of how courts should be adjudicating Employee Retirement Income Security Act cases.[…]
The Role of the Treating Doctor in a Disability Insurance Claim
Every claim for disability insurance benefits requires the completion of three forms – the claimant’s statement, the employer’s statement, and the attending physician’s statement certifying the claimant’s disability. The claimant’s statement notifies the insurance company about what the claim is about and why the claimant is asserting an inability to work. […]
How Do Insurance Companies Evaluate Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Claims?
Both short-term and long-term disability claims are evaluated using a variety of factors to determine if an individual is eligible to receive benefits. […]