New York Life

I lost my job, I can't go back to work, I have an appeal deadline approching fast and no one will take my case… thanks New York Life

Reviewed by Tiffany on September 30th 2013   Verified Policyholder
I went out ill in July of 2012 with severe vertigo and a mind blowing migraine. After 4 days the migraine subsided slightly, however the vertigo never left and I was blind for two weeks. It felt like my eyeballs were being sucked into the back of my head and my brain was doing back handsprings to the left in my head. The blindness went away but the vertigo did not, I could not walk until November, I was in a wheelchair until then. I saw every doctor known to man and there wasn’t a single test to yield any results! Finally, a particular specialist performed the Romberg test which I failed miserably. Again, he could not identify diagnostically why I was so ill but confirmed I was very sick, he suggested psychological. I had been going to vestibular rehabilitation therapy and continued until the end of December, as well as cranial sacral therapy and massage therapy. I then started seeing a psychiatrist and therapist, they have diagnosed me with Conversion Disorder. Social Security approved me on the first application and now on October 1, 2013 New York Life is still denying my appeals. I have one final appeal and my 180 day date ends on 10/21/2013 and I can’t find an attorney to take my case. I have written to US Representatives, to the Insurance Commissioner all for help. I have done everything they have told me, I have the letters written exactly as suggested by my doctor’s and submitted to New York Life and New York Life won’t accept them for the final appeal. Attorneys won’t take my case because it isn’t enough money. I worked for the government for 8 years and dedicated my life to the public for this? I dealt with the politics, the bullying, the b.s. to end up with treatment like this? The part that kills me is Conversion Disorder has to deal with stress and the amount of stress they are putting me through is not making my condition any better! My doctors are insistent at this point, I will not be returning to work, ever, at this point and I have lost my job as of February 15, 2013. I need help and time is running out, literally and metaphorically!
Reply
Sent on September 30th 2013 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Tiffany, Unfortunately with such limited time before your appeal is due, we would not be able to assist you in drafting same. However, I would suggest that you make sure ALL medical records, a copy of your Social Security claim file, and detailed letters from your treatment providers documenting your restrictions and limitations be submitted in furtherance of same.