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Disabled by Alcohol Use Disorder? You Might be Eligible for Short- or Long- Term Disability Benefits
For many years, alcohol use disorder (AUD) was often viewed as a matter of poor choices or a lack of willpower. Today, medical research makes...
Mental Health Matters: Disability Benefits for Wisconsin Police Officers
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...
Will Cuts to the Social Security Administration Impact my Private Long Term Disability Benefits?
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”...
How Using Photos in Your LTD Case Can Strengthen Your Claim
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...
Your LTD Appeal Was Approved! Now What?
Congratulations—your long-term disability appeal was approved! The good news is that you will likely be receiving a check from your disability insurance carrier for the...
Unveiling the Benefits of Mediation for Long-Term Disability Insurance Cases
If your long-term disability (LTD) insurer has rendered a final denial regarding your claim for benefits such that you are unable to file any more...
Bridging the Gap: Ending Mental Health Disparity in Disability Insurance Policies
In recent years, the conversation surrounding mental health has gained momentum, prompting a closer examination of how mental health concerns are addressed across various facets...
An Uphill Battle: Understanding the “Arbitrary and Capricious” Standard of Review.
Let’s say that your long-term disability (LTD) insurance carrier has denied or terminated your claim for LTD benefits and you’ve exhausted your administrative appeals. Your...
Disabled by Opioid Use Disorder? You May Be Eligible for Short- and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Beginning in the 1990s, the use of prescription opioids to treat chronic pain sky-rocketed despite concerns about the drug’s addictive properties and long-term risks. Fast-forward...