Our Resolved Disability Insurance Claims

Fibromyalgia is a multifaceted illness that can affect every aspect of one’s life. While most people are aware of the debilitating pain and fatigue associated with Fibromyalgia there is a less known symptom of the condition that has as great an impact- memory problems known as “Fibro Fog.” Prior to filing a claim for disability benefits our client was a shareholding partner for a large national law firm ...

An Industrial Maintenance Supervisor was forced to stop working after degeneration of the spine and several failed lumbar spine surgeries left him unable to work. His conditions were so bad that he required the use of a wheeled walker and he was left unable to sit or stand for more than a few minutes at a time. As a result of his inability to work, the former Maintenance Supervisor applied for LTD benefits wit...

Our client, Mr. C, formerly worked as a Senior Software Engineer for a large computer technology company. In April 2016 a number of medical issues including, chronic pain syndrome, failed back syndrome, chronic low back pain, chronic sciatica, and severe lumbar radiculopathy forced Mr. C to stop working and submit his claim for disability benefits under his employer’s short-term disability (STD) policy, whic...

Our client, Connie, worked as a Manager for a Chevy Chase Bank branch in Virginia. In 2006, at the age of 25, she suffered a stroke which caused her to lose vision in her left eye and left her with cognitive and memory issues.It was determined that her stroke was caused by, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP), a rare blood disorder that causes the blood to clot in small blood vessels throughout the b...

Our client, Mr. D, formerly worked as an Audit Manager for a large, international heating and air conditioning manufacturer. In September 2013 a number of psychiatric issues, including PTSD, bipolar disorder and major depression forced Mr. D to stop working and submit his claim for disability benefits first under his employer’s short-term disability (STD) policy and then continuing under its long-term disabi...

Our client, an oncologist with a focus in hematology, was born with and had suffered most his life from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder with a wide range of affects and symptoms, which presented itself in his case with a history of frequent bone breaks, multiple surgeries throughout his life, hypermobility and chronic debilitating pain. Despite an early history of chronic pain and is...

Our client, Mr. B, formerly worked as a Crime Scene Photographer for Sherriff’s Department. In December 2012 a number of medical issues including, chronic pain syndrome, non-traumatic incomplete quadriplegia, chronic and severe neck and back pain, coronary artery disease forced Mr. B to stop working and submit his claim for disability benefits first under his employer’s short-term disability (STD) policy a...

Our client, Luis, worked as a Medical Device Sales Representative and Territory Manager for Olympus Corporation. In 2015 at 48 years old he was forced to stop working due to chronic pain and severe functional limitations due to cervical spondylosis, radiculopathy, lumbar disc disease and post laminectomy syndrome. In 2012 he underwent a C5-C6 fusion surgery, and a later that year underwent a revision of that s...

A Registered Nurse was initially forced to stop working in 2013 due to various conditions, including: enthesopathy in the hip region, lumbago, myalgia/myositis, lumbar spondylosis, lumbar degenerative disc disease, lumbar facet syndrome, and chronic pain syndrome. When the pain from her multiple medical conditions left her unable to work, the RN immediately applied to New York Life for STD benefits, but was in...

Our client, Mr. T, formerly worked as a Nuclear Medicine Tech for a large hospital. In May 2011 a number of medical issues, chronic pain syndrome, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, cervical radiculopathy and neuropathy forced Mr. T to stop working and submit his claim for disability benefits first under his employer’s short-term disability (STD) policy and then continuing under its long-term disabili...

New York Life terminated long-term disability benefits as it determined that the claimant was no longer unable to perform the material and substantial duties of any gainful occupation. However, the medical and occupational documentation clearly established that due to physical and cognitive limitations stemming from her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the claimant was unable to perform the material dutie...

To say my client had an intellectually demanding job is an understatement. The corporation he worked for operates in 35 countries and employs over 12,000 people worldwide. As a Senior Global Tax Director, amongst many duties, he was charged with developing and coordinating the Tax Policy of the company to ensure timely international tax compliance filings and execution of tax strategies. It was certainly an oc...

After receiving benefits for only 2 months, a retail clerk responsible for processing manufacturer returns was denied continued Long Term Disability Benefits by New York Life. Though she suffered from arthritis, chronic knee pain, chronic back pain, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, New York Life felt justified in its denial of her claim.In its denial letter, New York Life stated it relied upon re...

Dr. S is 47-year-old left hand dominant Orthopedic Surgeon who was forced to stop working full-time effective May 2, 2016, due to progressively worsening left arm pain which significantly impacted his ability to perform the material and substantial duties of his occupation on a sustained basis. He has a well-documented history of degenerative disc disease, spondylosis with C5-6 neuroforaminal stenosis, and C6 ...

Our client, a well-established and experienced, OB-GYN, who had run a successful medical practice before becoming part of a hospital system, began to experience orthopedic problems that are common to doctors whose practices requires a substantial amount of surgical and clinical procedures. Like many surgeons, she attempted to find ways to minimize discomfort in an effort to be able to continue her surgical dut...

Our client, Mr. H, formerly worked as a CEO of an engineering services contractor. In February 2016 a number of medical issues, including Cardioembolic Stroke as well as associated cardiac and cognitive issues, forced Mr. H to stop working and submit his claim for disability benefits, first under his employer’s short-term disability (STD) policy and then continuing under its long-term disability (LTD) policy...

Our client, Ms. G, formerly worked as a Claims Supervisor for a large national insurance carrier. In November 2012 a number of medical issues, including Relapsing/Remitting Multiple Sclerosis forced Ms. G to stop working and submit her claim for disability benefits first under her employer’s short-term disability (STD) policy and then continuing under its long-term disability (LTD) policy. Both benefits were...

This case is unique and a valuable lesson for all of those receiving LTD Benefits. Prior to Dell Disability Lawyers getting involved with this claim, our now client worked as a Computer Programmer for ACI Worldwide. She was hired by her employer in April of 1986 and worked there all the way through December of 2005. Unfortunately for her, she suffered from viral vestibular neuritis which led to vestibular nerv...

An Accountant for LA County was forced to stop working in 2009 after suffering the crippling effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and numerous other debilitating conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Bodily Pain, Osteoarthritis, Neck Pain, Cervical Disc Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Low Back Pain, and Lumbar Disc Disease. Due to the multiple chronic and disabling conditions affecting the cl...

Our client, Ms. K, formerly worked as an IT Procurement Specialist for a large international technology company, which required “sedentary” work functional capabilities. In April 2015 a number of psychiatric issues, including the debilitating co-morbid effects of anxiety, depression, alcohol dependence and PTSD forced Ms. K to stop working and submit her claim for disability benefits first under his employ...