Collecting Carpal Tunnel Disability Benefits Is A Reality

Since carpal tunnel is a common syndrome, some disability carriers will tell disability claimants that they should undergo surgery to alleviate their pain and resulting disability. While the majority of courts have ruled that a claimant is not required to submit for a surgery, disability insurance companies continue to argue that a claimant is not complying with the appropriate care provision if they do not submit for a carpal tunnel surgery. Most disability companies will require objective evidence of carpal tunnel syndrome which can be obtained through an EMG test, nerve conduction study, or ultrasound (which is a newer method for detecting carpal tunnel). Many claimants are diagnosed with carpal tunnel, but it is important to rule out other conditions which could cause similar symptoms. A survey of 400 American hand surgeons reported that each surgeon performed an average of 65 operations for carpal tunnel syndrome per year.

Our disability insurance lawyers have helped hundreds of disability claimants seek the short and long term disability benefits since 1979. We have worked with the some of the world’s best doctors that are experts in dealing with carpal tunnel. Insurance providers will use any excuse they can to deny your claim and save a few bucks in the process. We know the tricks they use, and we can help you to prove that your valid medical concern deserves the benefits that you paid for.

Please contact our disability insurance attorneys today and we can schedule a free consultation. We serve claimants throughout the country.

What to Do After a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis

If your doctor recently diagnosed you with carpal tunnel syndrome, or you suspect that you may have it, it is very important to record everything about your condition. Symptoms, amount of pain, any work dates you missed and all medical appointments could have an effect on your claim’s outcome.

It is also very important to consult a lawyer in the beginning stages. You have to fill out the disability application correctly, or your provider could deny benefits and prolong the care and relief that you need to recover. We have seen many denials based on someone checking the wrong box on the disability insurance application form.

Our Resolved Cases Featuring Carpal Tunnel

Our disability insurance lawyers have first-hand experience helping victims of carpal tunnel seek disability benefits. For example:

Carpal Tunnel And Work Related Conditions

Carpal tunnel often results from repetitive or strained hand movements. Prolonged or repetitive pressure on certain parts of the hand, arm or wrist can result in numbness, pain and weakness. People who work with computers for long hours are at a high risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.

Other conditions can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, thyroid disorders, menopause, fluid retention due to pregnancy, or deposits of amyloid, an abnormal protein produced by cells in your bone marrow. If you perform any of the following tasks, you could develop carpal tunnel syndrome:

  • Repetitive hand motions
  • Awkward hand positions
  • Strong gripping
  • Mechanical stress on the palm
  • Vibration

These symptoms can affect every aspect of daily life for a person suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome both physically and emotionally. Even simple tasks can be a painful and debilitating experience. Carpal tunnel pain can literally stop you from performing any task that requires use of your hands, including gripping or lifting objects, typing on a keyboard or any other manual activity. By seeking disability, you can earn the relief you need to rest and recover.

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Check this page for updated information about carpal tunnel syndrome disability insurance claims and new disability insurance regulations that could affect your benefits.

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New York Life

Keeps claiming they will not approve claim for pre existing conditions but my illness is not preexisting

Reviewed by M.T. on February 15th 2024   Verified Policyholder | May 2023 date of disability
I have been appealing a claim for LTD for 8 months! New York Life keeps claiming they will not approve claim for pre existing conditions but my illness is not preexisting ... read more >
Reliance Standard

Staff Lie

Reviewed by Tanya on February 12th 2024   Verified Policyholder | August 2021 date of disability
I had my disability cut off the day I was scheduled to find out whether I should have surgery. The claims examiner was aware that I had an appointment on that date and sai... read more >
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Sent on February 12th 2024 by Attorney Gregory Dell

I am sorry to hear about your experience. It’s crazy that Reliance Standard would deny your disability benefits when you are suffering so badly that you need surgery.... read more >

Hartford

Former Hartford employee has had life insurance and accidental death policy's revoked for one late premium payment

Reviewed by Becky H. THOMAS on February 12th 2024   Verified Policyholder | February 2024 date of disability
Dislike how they are constantly interrupting the lives of their disabled EE's whom are entitled to benefit which they paid into out of there pay check every pay period onl... read more >
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Sent on February 12th 2024 by Attorney Gregory Dell

Thank you for your review of Hartford and we appreciate you sharing.  It’s sad they don’t take care of their own employees.

Lincoln Financial

Never received benefits my entire leave - or help with them

Reviewed by Anna on December 19th 2023   Verified Policyholder | November 2023 date of disability
I used my short term disability insurance for maternity leave and started the process beforehand knowing when I would be out (scheduled induction.) It took a little over a... read more >
Sun Life

Unscrupulous Tactics

Reviewed by Misseekayy on December 19th 2023   Verified Policyholder | May 2023 date of disability
Sunlife uses unscrupulous tactics in order to prevent payment of claims. They wait until it is close to the 30 day mark and then they ask for another form of information o... read more >
Sedgwick

Lame

Reviewed by Dennis T. on December 11th 2023   Verified Policyholder | March 2022 date of disability
My experience with Sedgwick and personell is as follows: Unhelpful, unprofessional and an overall unpleasant experience.
Unum

Low payments

Reviewed by Dorothy on November 30th 2023   Verified Policyholder | November 2023 date of disability
I was injured at work. I did house keeping in a hospital. I tore just about everything imaginable in my knee. I was let go from my job, because I was no longer able to do ... read more >
Reliance Standard

Reliance Standard never answers or returns my calls, has not provided me my benefits, and falsely claims I never provided necessary paperwork.

Reviewed by Chrystall on July 5th 2017   Verified Policyholder
I have been on STDI since April 28th, 2017 and I have only received what they say is a “courtesy payment” because they know the hardship which I am facing. I call mult... read more >
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Sent on July 5th 2017 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Chrystall, please feel free to contact our office to discuss your claim. Needless to say, the carrier is well beyond the typical timeframe to render a decision on a STD... read more >

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Mr. A contacted our firm after being denied benefits by his employer’s group disability carrier, MetLife. He had been working as a superviso... Read More >

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A Florida Anesthesiologist contacted our office after being denied long term disability benefits by MetLife. Prior to making a claim for such ... Read More >

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We get calls every day from claimants seeking help with filing an appeal against their disability carriers. Often, people call us after their ... Read More >

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In the case of Paul Luu v. First Unum Life Insurance Company of America (Unum), Plaintiff had been employed by MUFG Union Bank ... Read More >

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Thornton v. Sedgwick is a fact-driven case in which a California district court ruled that Sedgwick “incorrectly determined in January 2014 ... Read More >

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In Coulter v. Aetna Life Insurance Company, a Michigan federal court found that Aetna committed a number of errors in its review of claimant S... Read More >

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In every case we provide each client with a written fee agreement detailing the terms and conditions. We always offer a free initial phone consultation and we appreciate the opportunity to work with you in obtaining payment of your disability insurance benefits.

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