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What Role Does My Employer Play in My Long Term Disability Claim?
Your employer plays a crucial role in your long term disability claim. Whether you’re concerned about how your employer’s documentation might impact your claim, whether your employer can influence the approval or denial of your benefits, or what happens if your employer is uncooperative, it’s important to be informed.
In this article, we’ll addresses key considerations that can affect your long term disability claim and your employment status.
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How Often Do I Need to See My Doctor for My Long Term Disability Claim?
How often do you need to see your doctor to ensure that your claim remains valid and that you receive the benefits you deserve?
In this article, we’ll explore why frequent doctor visits are essential, how the nature of your disability may impact the frequency of these visits, and what you should discuss with your doctor during each appointment to keep your claim on track.
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How Much Should I Tell My Long Term Disability Insurance Company When They Ask Me for Updated Information?
This article aims to guide you through the intricacies of communicating with your long term disability insurer, ensuring you provide enough information to support your claim while safeguarding your personal details. We’ll explore the types of information to include in updates, the risks of sharing too much, and the consequences of not sharing enough, providing you with the knowledge to manage your interactions with your insurer effectively.
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Do I Need to See a Specific Doctor for My Long Term Disability Insurance Claim?
One of the most important factors in your long term disability claim is your relationship with your treating physician. Your doctor plays a crucial role in diagnosing your condition, prescribing treatment, and documenting your functional limitations and restrictions to your insurance company.
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Vestibular Testing Can Bolster Your Claim for Short or Long Term Disability
Vestibular tests can bolster a long term disability claim by providing evidence of the cause of balance, dizziness, or vertigo symptoms.
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How Will Keeping a Symptom Diary Bolster My Long Term Disability Claim?
Lack of evidence is an obstacle to a long term disability claim. Many conditions cause only subjective symptoms. A symptom diary can help.
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How Will a Tilt Table Test Bolster My Long Term Disability Claim?
A tilt table test is objective evidence for a disability claim if you suffer from chronic dizziness, fainting spells, or low blood pressure.
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Proving Short Term and Long Term Disability Due to Subjective Symptoms
Disability insurance claims involving subjective symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, and mental health issues can be an uphill battle.
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What Do “Restrictions and Limitations” Mean for a Long Term Disability Claim?
We will explain the difference between restrictions and limitations, how they are assessed by your long term disability insurance company.
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What Is Objective Medical Evidence for a Long Term Disability Claim?
One of the most important types of evidence you will need for a long term disability claim is objective medical evidence.
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Filling Out Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Claim Forms
If you are unable to work due to an illness or injury, you may be eligible for short term disability or long term disability benefits...
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How CT Scans Can Prove Your Short or Long Term Disability Claim
When filing for short or long term disability benefits, the significance of objective medical evidence cannot be overstated. One...
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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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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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Long Term Disability Insurance Versus Social Security Disability
Long Term Disability Insurance and Social Security Disability have many differences. First, they are funded by different sources.
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Completing an Attending Physician Statement for a Long Term Disability Insurance Claim
The Attending Physician Statement (APS) plays an instrumental role in your short term or long term disability insurance claim. It serves...
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How MRIs and X-Rays Can Bolster Your Short or Long Term Disability Claim
Medical imaging studies such as MRI scans and X-rays are important tools that can be used to support a short or long term disability...
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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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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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Getting Short or Long Term Disability for Medication Side Effects
Can You Get Disability Benefits Due to Medication Side Effects? Yes, you can receive short or long term disability benefits due to...
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