Military veterans who have a service-connected disability have a right to seek benefits. As part of the claims process, they will be assigned a disability rating that, in large part, determines their monthly compensation. Unfortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not always assign a rating that fully reflects the severity of a person’s …
If an injury, illness, or other serious medical impairment keeps you from working on a full-time basis, you may be entitled to get long-term disability benefits. Unfortunately, insurance companies can make it challenging for even qualified people to secure long-term disability. It is crucial that claimants know what insurers are actually looking for during disability …
If an injury, chronic illness, or other medical impairment is keeping you off the job, you may be qualified for long-term disability benefits. As long-term disability claims are time-sensitive, it is imperative that you take a proactive approach. At The Law Office of Paul J. Dombeck, PLLC, we put people and families first. Our firm …
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that, among other things, regulates employer-sponsored group benefit plans. Notably, most long-term disability policies that are offered by employers in Arizona are covered by ERISA. Our Phoenix long-term disability attorney can provide guidance on how ERISA impacts employer-sponsored plans. Understanding ERISA Coverage (Preemption of …
