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Court Remands Disability Claim for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Rebecca Pifer, a former dental analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, filed a lawsuit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) against Lincoln Life Assurance Company of Boston to recover long-term disability benefits.Note: Lincoln Life...

Physician Wins Disability Battle Against Unum

In a David versus Goliath battle with Unum, one of the nation’s largest disability insurance providers, our client, a 59-year-old physician, achieved a landmark victory, securing her rightful long-term disability benefits. Our client’s journey exemplifies resilience in the face...

The Benefits of Disability Income Insurance

Life is filled with unexpected twists and turns, and no one is immune to the possibility of disability due to illness or injury. When your ability to work is compromised, your financial stability becomes a major concern. Disability income...

Mistakes Physicians Make When Buying Disability Insurance

4. Ignoring the Impacts of Financial Changes As a physician, your income rises as you progress further in your career. The cost of living also goes up consistently, and the monthly benefit you choose now will buy even less in...

When to Hire a Disability Advocate

If you’ve recently been injured in an accident or you’ve become disabled in a way that you’re unable to work, you’re entitled to file for a Social Security Disability claim. It’s likely that you’ve never gone through the process...

How to Appeal a Prudential Long-Term Disability Denial

With nearly $1 billion in in-force premiums, Prudential Financial (via its subsidiary, Prudential Insurance Company of America) is one of the 10 largest providers of long-term disability insurance plans in the United States. They also, like many large insurers, have...

What role does RFC play in qualifying for SSD/SSI benefits?

The Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) assessment plays a critical role in determining eligibility for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. This assessment evaluates what kind of work a person can perform despite their limitations caused...

Why You Don’t Need to Hire an Attorney in Your State to Appeal an ERISA Long-Term Disability Claim Denial

If you’ve received a denial of your long-term disability (LTD) claim, you may be considering appealing the decision. While it’s a daunting process, the good news is that you don’t have to hire a lawyer in your home state...

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