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How To Prepare For An SSA Physical Exam

Preparing for a Social Security Administration (SSA) physical exam, also known as a consultative examination (CE), is essential for anyone applying for Social...

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How To Prepare For An SSA Physical Exam

Preparing for a Social Security Administration (SSA) physical exam, also known as a consultative examination (CE), is essential for anyone applying for Social...

Ortiz Law Firm Wins Long-Term Disability Appeal for RN

We recently won a significant victory for a client who was wrongfully denied long-term disability (LTD) benefits by New York Life (NYL).Our client,...

Nurse from Pennsylvania Loses ERISA Disability Benefits Case Against Reliance Standard

Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of PennsylvaniaInsurance Carrier: Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, or RSLIPlaintiff’s Employer: Abington HealthPlaintiff’s Occupation: Registered NurseBackground...

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Can Vocational Rehabilitation Help My Social Security Disability Claim?

Vocational Rehabilitation (Vocational Rehab) is a program that helps people with physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. Here in Florida,...

How to Appeal a New York Life Long-Term Disability Denial

New York Life Insurance Company is one of the largest long-term disability insurance providers in the country, with roughly $1.5 billion in in-force...

How Much Are Attorney Fees in a Long-Term Disability Claim?

How Much Do Long-Term Disability Attorneys Charge?If you’re unable to work because of an illness or injury, long-term disability insurance should be your...

Predicting The Worth Of Your Long-Term Disability Lawsuit

Long-term disability lawsuits are filed when individuals are denied benefits they believe they rightly deserve. You might wonder if pursuing legal action is...

Will the Court Award Attorney’s Fees in ERISA LTD Claims?

When it comes to long-term disability (LTD) claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), many claimants wonder if they can recover...

Prudential Approves LTD Case After Appeal and May Pay Nearly One Million in Long-Term Disability Benefits Over Life of Policy

I’ve had the privilege of helping many claimants appeal unjust long-term disability claim denials. One such case that stands out involves a 54-year-old...

How to Choose the Best Disability Insurance Lawyer to Appeal a Denial

You’ve just received a long-term disability denial from your insurance company. It feels overwhelming. The legal jargon, endless paperwork, and pushback from the...

Who Decides If I’m Disabled in a Long-Term Disability Claim?

You might assume that a doctor or an independent reviewer decides your disability status. However, in almost all long-term disability insurance cases, the...

Quarter of Coverage for Social Security Disability

“Quarter of coverage” (QC) is a legal term, but you may also see the term “Social Security credit” (or just “credit”) used elsewhere. A...

How To Get Medical Records For Your Disability Claim

Medical evidence is the most important part of a long-term disability insurance claim or a Social Security Disability claim. The medical records provide...

SSA Updates Occupations Used to Evaluate Disability Claims

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has updated its list of occupations used in disability evaluations to ensure relevance to the current job market....

Social Security Disability Claims During Government Shutdowns

Whenever there is talk of a government shutdown, our office phones explode. We get dozens – perhaps hundreds – of calls from claimants...