The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26% of U.S. adults are currently living with some form of persistent disability. If a serious injury, disease, or other medical impairment prevents you from working on a full-time basis, you may be entitled to receive long-term disability benefits through a type of “private” insurance …
A disability that prevents you from working can put a significant financial strain on your family. You are not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that there are approximately 61 million people nationwide who are living with some form of disability. This raises an important question: What can I do if …
ERISA Long Term Disability Appeals A “Do-it-yourself (D.I.Y) approach to appealing an ERISA Short Term Disability (STD) or ERISA Long Term Disability (LTD) claim denial may very well cost you your financial and medical security. In a world where “DIY” is commendable and sometimes makes financial sense, it is a huge mistake with ERISA disability claim appeals, and …
The Social Security Hearing Judge Denied your Disability claim, Should you Appeal? There are several considerations. First and foremost is whether your claim evidence is strong enough under Social Security’s rules for a hearing judge to find you disabled. A simple enough question to be sure, but with a potentially very complex answer. While it …
