by Brook Tylka | Jul 24, 2025 | LTDI
When it comes to long-term disability (LTD) claims, having a diagnosed medical condition is only part of the story. Many claimants are surprised to learn that simply proving you have a medical condition, and even having the support of a treating provider as well, does...
by Jessa Victor | May 23, 2025 | LTDI
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of emotional well-being and to empower and advocate for those living with mental health conditions. At our firm, we recognize that when people think of disability benefit claims, mental health...
by Brook Tylka | Apr 18, 2025 | LTDI
If you’re getting Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits, you might wonder: can I work part-time when I’m on Long-Term Disability? The answer is usually yes! Long-Term Disability policies are all different and so it’s important to consult the terms of...
by Jessa Victor | Mar 4, 2025 | Employee Benefits, LTDI, Social Security Disability, SSDI
The Social Security Administration (SSA) warned last week that Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to reduce federal spending may result in “significant workforce reductions” across the agency, which is responsible for processing some 2 million...
by Jessa Victor | Feb 10, 2025 | Jessa Victor, LTDI
For most ERISA long-term disability (LTD) cases that proceed to court, the case is decided on a closed administrative record in which the judge can only review the information contained in the insurer’s claim file as of the date it rendered its final decision. In...
by Naomi Swain | Jan 13, 2025 | LTDI, Naomi Smith
An insurance company’s goal is to make money, which naturally means the number one goal, besides selling insurance policies, is to deny insurance claims. However, if a claimant has a strong case with no plausible reason to deny, insurance companies will sometimes...
