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Why Vocational Experts Can Make a Difference in LTD Claims

December. 17, 2019
During a long-term disability (LTD) claim, your medical records and history get a lot of attention. Your lawyer and the insurance company will pore over every diagnosis, test, and recommendation in...
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How Will the Court Review My Long-Term Disability Case?

December. 5, 2019
Unlike some states, Illinois law requires that federal courts apply a de novo standard of review in long-term disability (LTD) claims if the coverage was issued or offered in Illinois. Judges can...
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Can the Long-Term Disability Insurance Company Take My Social Security Backpay?

August. 6, 2019
If you’re on long-term disability (LTD), your insurance company might encourage you to apply for Social Security disability benefits. The company may even offer to connect you with a representative who will...
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How Are Long-Term Disability Benefits Affected By Supplemental Income?

April. 16, 2018
As a long-term disability (LTD) insurance policyholder, you may find yourself in a particularly vulnerable position.  Despite the fact that you have been rendered disabled, your insurer may delay, undervalue,...
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5 Issues to Watch Out for in Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

April. 9, 2018
If your short-term term or long-term disability insurance plan includes any potential vulnerabilities, that’s okay — you are not without options.  Illinois law requires that ambiguous provisions be interpreted in...
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How Long-Term Disability Benefits Work

January. 30, 2018
Long-term disability coverage is essentially the “private insurance” version of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) in that it operates as a wage replacement for those who are rendered incapable of...
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District Court Upholds LINA’s Denial of LTD Benefits Due To Lack of Objective Findings of Mental, Cognitive, or Behavioral Impairment

November. 14, 2016
District court upholds insurer’s denial of LTD benefits agreeing with the insurer’s file reviewer that there are no objective findings from a psychiatric standpoint that indicates the Claimant is mentally,...
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