Mass Mutual Approves LTD Claim for Advisor with Muscular Dystrophy
Our client, a financial advisor, was first diagnosed with fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) in 2002. FSHD is a neuromuscular disease which causes progressive skeletal muscle loss and weakness, defects in the biochemical, physical and structural components of muscle and the death of muscle cells and tissue. FSHD is a severely disabling condition and is the second most prevalent muscular dystrophy affecting adults. Despite our client’s diagnosis he continued work with his illness for several years.
Beginning in 2003 and 2004, our client began experiencing noticeable symptoms of aches, pains, difficulty speaking, discomfort and limitations in doing some normal everyday tasks and activities. Over the past two years our client’s symptoms rapidly increased and intensified, to the point it was becoming impossible to perform his occupation as a financial advisor.
Our client contacted Dell Disability Lawyers to assist with the filing of application for long-term disability benefits with Mass Mutual and other long-term disability insurance companies. Attorneys Gregory Dell and Cesar Gavidia worked with our client to gather all of his medical records, financial and occupational information. Our client’s disability policy stated that he would be eligible for long-term disability benefits if he was unable to perform the duties of his occupation. Dell Disability Lawyers submitted our client’s application with extensive addendums attached and the claim for long-term disability benefits was approved within 45 days. As long as our client remains eligible for long-term disability benefits, he will receive $12,000 a month until her turns age 65. Dell Disability Lawyers continues to assist our client with the monthly maintenance of his claim with MassMutual.
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Mutual of Omaha
90 days and still waiting
I filed for benefits in July, 2024 with an effective date of 7/30 (after the 14 day wait) and today is October 18th and my claim is still pending. They either don't want t... read more >
New York Life
NY Life Short Term Disability Team is Terrible
I am a physician and was in a high velocity rear impact car accident. The person slammed into my stopped car going almost 50mph. Was not physically or cognitively able to ... read more >
Sedgwick
Sedgwick will use the false need for discovery to deny your claim
Sedgwick will use the false need for discovery to deny your claim for as long as possible to wear you down because you are out of work and need the money.Lie, cheat and ... read more >
Unum
Unum does not act as a fiduciary
I received paycheck from 2 sources at work. I was approved for LTD by Metlife within 40 days, no questions asked. I was approved by NWM which was my private own occupation... read more >
Unum
UNUM denied my LTD claim after 6 months although my health continues to decline
An attorney is needed to monitor an open, ongoing claim. I naively thought payments would continue. Review of medical records by a disability attorney before submission to... read more >
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Horrible STD Service. Run !!!!
For the first time since I can remember my employer did not offer STD as one of my paid benefits so I’m paying for this policy. Had to file a claim on 6-14-25. Went thro... read more >
Reliance Standard
Reliance Standard cut off LTD suddenly claiming I could do sedentary work after 10 plus years… no paperwork sent to appeal
I’ve been on STD then LTD with Reliance since 1/2015. They sent a medical review in December 2024 to my old address which of course I never got the paperwork for. I emai... read more >
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Our client, a financial advisor, was first diagnosed with fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) in 2002. FSHD is a neuromuscular disease which causes progressive skeletal muscle loss and weakness, defects in the biochemical, physical and structural components of muscle and the death of muscle cells and tissue. FSHD is a severely disabling condition and is the second most prevalent muscular dystrophy a... Read More >
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