Collecting Stroke Disability Benefits Is A Reality

A stroke can result in a disability insurance claim. How can disability insurance attorneys Dell & Schaefer assist you with a stroke disability claim?

A stroke disability claim is something that is unfortunately common. As disability attorneys, we have represented numerous short and long term disability claimants that have been unable to work as a result of a stroke. It is the residual effects of a stroke that makes it difficult for most people to return to work and leads to the filing of a disability benefit claim. Often people who experience a stroke will have a permanent cognitive impairment.

The disability carriers will often argue that a claimant’s cognitive impairment is not disabling and is not medically supported. Disability companies will often challenge a stroke disability claim by obtaining video surveillance of a stroke disability claimant that appears to be engaging in normal daily activities such as grocery shopping or eating at a restaurant. These types of normal daily activities does not mean that a person that has suffered a stroke has the ability to return to work and commit to a 40 hour work week. You do not need to be bedridden in order to collect disability insurance benefits. Our disability insurance lawyer help clients on a daily basis to obtain and protect their disability insurance benefits.

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Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer have an expansive understanding of the significant restrictions and limitations that a person suffering from a stroke must live with on a daily basis. We have worked closely with top physicians in order to sufficiently satisfy a disability carrier’s threshold of evidence necessary to prove that a client is disabled by suffering a stroke. In order to win your claim you need to understand how the disability insurance companies think and be able to provide them with the required information. Through our years of experience we know exactly what needs to be submitted in order to make a stroke disability claim as strong as possible.

Not everyone suffering from a stroke qualifies for either short or long-term disability benefits, therefore the medical records of each claimaint must be reviewed to determine the level of restrictions. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your disability benefit claim. You can contact us for a free initial consultation.

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There are many valuable sources of stroke information available. You can also access resources over the internet such as:

There are numerous charities dedicated to stroke research, detection and treatment including:

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MetLife

Sent 122 pages of paperwork, but MetLife still need more info

Reviewed by Jesse E. on February 3rd 2020   Verified Policyholder
Had a stroke Jan 6, 2019. 1 year ago. Still fighting with met Life. They will pay, but need this and that and then start all over that this is missing and I will tell them... read more >
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Sent on February 3rd 2020 by Attorney Rachel Alters

Jesse, if you need assistance with your disability claim please contact our office and ask for Rachel Alters. 888 729 3355

New York Life

New York Life says I am well and able to work. I wish my brain and body got their memo.

Reviewed by Lani. A on March 14th 2017   Verified Policyholder
I have been denied long term disability from New York Life. I had a stroke in nov 2013… I have had more tests, procedures, and one profession of Dr. saying that its a ce... read more >
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Sent on March 14th 2017 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Lani, have you appealed the denial of benefits? Please contact our office to discuss your appeal and the rights available. Despite New York Life terminating your claim ... read more >

New York Life

New York Life denied my claim because they thought there wasn't enough evidence. I haven't had a life in months

Reviewed by Jill on September 25th 2016   Verified Policyholder
I work for Honeywell Aerospace with the engineering department. On the morning of 8/1/16 I was at work when I began to have some issues and was rushed by ambulance to the ... read more >
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Sent on September 25th 2016 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Jill, please feel free to contact our office to discuss the denial and your pending appeal.

Lincoln Financial

My husband's STD claim is close to switching over to LTD. We want to know more about the process, but Lincoln Financial won't provide any information.

Reviewed by Jeannie on February 26th 2016   Verified Policyholder
My husband had a stroke in Jan 2016 and suffered paralysis and weakness on the left side and lost half of his field of vision in each eye. This means he will never be able... read more >
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Sent on February 26th 2016 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Jeannie, it is the responsibility of the employer to provide a complete copy of the policy, so a written request for same is best. With respect to SSDI and DSSDI source... read more >

Mutual of Omaha

I want to sure MOO for the stress they've caused me

Reviewed by FLH. on August 6th 2012   Verified Policyholder
I was diganosed with a stroke on 5/03/2012 and was hospitilized, then put in rehabilitation to learn how to walk and adapt. I was then sent to outpatient OT and PT until m... read more >
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Sent on August 6th 2012 by Attorney Gregory Dell

FLH, Please contact us privately and we will try to do whatever we can to assist you.

Reliance Standard

Despite my various medical conditions, I've only received partial benefits from Reliance Standard and am on the verge of another denial.

Reviewed by Ana on June 15th 2012   Verified Policyholder
I’m so tired of dealing with these people since 2007. I had a back surgery, stroke, paralyzed – thank God I managed to recover. Then in 2010 I was sick again due to a ... read more >
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Sent on June 15th 2012 by Attorney Gregory Dell

Ana, it sounds like you have a lot of things going with your medical condition and trying to deal with Reliance Standard. Call us and we will discuss what we can do to ... read more >

Reliance Standard

Reliance Standard witheld payments from us due to their own miscalculations

Reviewed by Laura on September 26th 2011   Verified Policyholder
My husband has partial disability due to his stroke. He can work, thankfully, but now has limitations that he didn’t have before. We started receiving benefits on time a... read more >
Unum

UNUM is trying to intimidate and strong arm me

Reviewed by Debra on March 29th 2011   Verified Policyholder
It appears that UNUM is trying to intimidate me or strong ARM me. They closed my case because I didn’t give them the information they requested. My reason being I felt t... read more >
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Sent on March 29th 2011 by Attorney Gregory Dell

Debra, most ERISA governed policies have an offset for an award of SSDI payments. Most claimants do not realize that they may be required to pay back the SSDI benefits ... read more >

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Q: Will Reliance Standard reduce my LTD payments due to my pension benefits or rental income?

Answered on November 3rd 2022 by Attorney Alex Palamara
A: ARH, I am happy to hear of your LTD approval, though I am sorry to hear of your medical conditions. The LTD po... Read More >

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Answered on May 3rd 2017 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
A: SO, it certainly sounds the Aetna is setting your claim up for a denial. Please feel free to contact your offi... Read More >

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Answered on March 8th 2016 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
A: Mike, please feel free to contact our office to discuss. The carrier may be reducing the monthly benefit due t... Read More >

Q: How does Reliance Standard classify a stroke?

Answered on March 17th 2015 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
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Answered on March 28th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup
A: Deb, first and foremost, I am sorry for your loss. If SSA pays a survivor benefit then Reliance may be able to... Read More >
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Who are Dell Disability Lawyers?

We are disability insurance lawyers that know how to get your short or long term disability benefits paid. As a nationwide law firm we have helped thousands of disability insurance claimants throughout the United States to collect hundreds of millions of dollars of disability insurance benefits from every major disability insurance company.

In more than 98% of our cases, our lawyers have been able to either get our clients paid monthly disability benefits or obtain a one-time lump-sum settlement. Our lawyers have seen it all when it comes to disability insurance claims and we know exactly what it takes for your disability claim to be approved.

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Our lawyers help individuals that have either purchased a long term disability insurance policy from an insurance company or obtained short or long term disability insurance coverage as a benefit from their employer. We have helped individuals in almost every type of occupation with monthly disability benefit payments ranging from $1,500 to $50,000.

Our clients include all types of employees ranging from retail associates, sales representatives, government employees, police officers, teachers, janitors, nurses, pilots, truck drivers, financial advisors, doctors, dentists, veterinarians, lawyers, consultants, IT professionals, engineers, professional athletes, business owners, and high level executives.

A strong understanding and presentation of the duties of your occupation is essential for securing disability insurance benefits.

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Yes. We are a national disability insurance law firm that is available to represent you regardless of where you live in the United States. We have partner lawyers in every state and we have filed lawsuits in most federal courts nationwide. Our disability lawyers represent disability claimants at all stages of a claim for disability insurance benefits. There is nothing that our lawyers have not seen in the disability insurance world.

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Since we represent disability insurance claimants at different stages of a disability insurance claim we offer a variety of different fee options. We understand that claimants living on disability insurance benefits have a limited source of income; therefore we always try to work with the claimant to make our attorney fees as affordable as possible.

The three available fee options are a contingency fee agreement (no attorney fee or cost unless we make a recovery), hourly fee or fixed flat rate.

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.

Do I have to come to your office to work with your law firm?

No. For purposes of efficiency and to reduce expenses for our clients we have found that 99% of our clients prefer to communicate via phone, email, fax, GoToMeeting sessions, or Skype. If you prefer an initial in-person meeting please let us know. A disability company will never require you to come to their office and similarly we are set up so that we handle your entire claim without the need for you to come to our office.

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When you call us during normal business hours you will immediately speak with a disability attorney. We can be reached at 800-698-9159 or by email. Lawyers and staff must return all client calls same day. Client emails are usually replied to within the same business day and seem to be the preferred and most efficient method of communication for most clients.