Long-Term Disability Claims
You rarely notice the $10 per paycheck that goes to your long-term disability (“LTD”) Insurance – until you need it. Illness and injuries can lead to you being off work for weeks, months, and maybe years. Your LTD insurance is supposed to provide you with [...]
Evidentiary Requirements for Proving Long-Term Disability
A long-term disability (LTD) policy covers a part of an employee’s income should they become incapacitated. Some employer’s offer LTD coverage as part of the employee benefits package. You may purchase one yourself if your employer does not offer it. Buying LTD insurance is the [...]
Is it Harder to Prove a Social Security Disability Claim Based on a Mental Impairment?
Approximately one-fourth of the total applicants for Social Security Disability list some form of mental disorder as their primary impairment. The majority of the mental impairment claims include anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, and depression. However, such claims are difficult to win if you do not [...]
Two Important Factors in Determining Your Value as an Employee
All companies have some form of metrics set up to help them gauge the performance and engagement of their employees. A few decades back, companies focused on performance management, as they believed that clear objectives, the right strategy and vision, people with skill sets, and [...]
Can Anxiety Qualify You for Social Security Disability?
It’s normal to get anxious. But if your worries or fears are excessive, don’t go away, and only get worse over time, you may be suffering from anxiety which can begin to interfere with your ability to do everyday tasks or live your life. If [...]
What to Disclose to Your Social Security Disability Attorney
If you or a loved one feel that you are entitled to social security disability benefits, it’s important to talk to an attorney with extensive experience in this area of the law before, during, and after the application process. The attorney can help you navigate [...]