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Pre-Existing Condition Provisions of Long Term Disability Policies
Your long term disability insurance company might deny your claim if your condition fits within the pre-existing condition policy provision.


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How Long Does a Long Term Disability Claim Approval Take?
Answering common questions about how long it takes to get approved for LTD benefits and what factors can affect the timeline.


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Short and Long Term Disability Claims for TBIs
Traumatic Brain Injuries (“TBI”s) can have devastating and lasting effects on your physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning, affecting


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Red Flags and Remedies: How to Improve Your Long Term Disability Appeal
Navigating a long term disability appeal can be tough. The long term disability appeal process is marked by a set of challenges that go...


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Getting Short or Long Term Disability for Depression
Dealing with depression can be a serious and debilitating challenge. The overwhelming sadness and persistent feelings of hopelessness...


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Social Media Surveillance and Long Term Disability Claims
If you are filing for or receiving long term disability insurance benefits, it’s important to be mindful of the consequences your online...


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What to Know About Residual or Partial Disability Benefits
While many are familiar with the concept of total disability, there’s another facet of disability insurance that often remains less...


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What You Should Do If Your Disability Insurance Company Requests an Interview
When you’re facing the challenges of a long term disability, your disability insurance policy is meant to provide the financial support...


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Short Term and Long Term Disability for Alcoholism
Alcoholism can significantly impair your ability to maintain gainful employment and perform your occupational duties. When grappling...


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A Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) Can Prove Your Short or Long Term Disability Claim
The process of filing a short or long term disability claim can be challenging, with many claims being denied due to a lack of sufficient...


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Facing a layoff or termination, and think you might be disabled?
Facing a layoff or termination, and think you might be disabled? Call a long term disability attorney.


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How To Draft an Effective Long Term Disability Appeal Letter
Crafting an effective long term disability appeal letter can be a challenging task. With a step-by-step approach and careful attention...


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Will a Vocational Expert Report Bolster My Long Term Disability Claim?
Whether or not you need a vocational expert report for your long term disability claim will depend on the specific circumstances of your...


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What Happens to Health Insurance While on Long Term Disability?
When you file a claim for short term or long term disability, how will your health insurance be affected? The continuance of your health...


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An EMG (Electromyography) Can Help Prove Your Long Term Disability Claim
When you file a short or long term disability insurance claim, your insurance company will request supportive evidence of your disabling...


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Long Term Disability Benefits Awarded Due to Symptoms of Long COVID
The decision of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is captioned Abrams v. Unum Life Insurance Co. of...


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Top Reasons People File for Long Term Disability
Any medical condition that causes symptoms severe enough to prevent you from performing the duties of your occupation will satisfy the...


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Doctors File Disability Claims Too. How Do You File Long Term Disability Claims as a Physician?
To file a disability claim as a physician, you must prove that your disability prevents you from performing your specialty.


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Unum, Provident, and Paul Revere Long Term Disability Claims and Appeals
If you need to file a disability claim with Unum, the Maddox Firm can help you file a claim the right way.

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CIGNA Long Term Disability Claims and Appeals
If you need to file a disability claim with CIGNA, the Maddox Firm can help you file a claim the right way.
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