Kidney Disease and Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is much more common than you think. About 37 million people live with CKD, and many more cases are undiagnosed. Kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States; every day, about 340 people start dialysis. Many people assume they need to be in kidney failure before …
Infectious Diseases and Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
Today, more than ever, we’re painfully aware of how infectious diseases can dramatically impact your life. Whether you’re dealing with coronavirus, influenza, MRSA, C. Diff, or another disease, you’ll likely need time to rest and recover before you return to work. And, due to some diseases’ severe symptoms and long-term effects, you may become permanently …
Is Lyme Disease a Disability?
Lyme disease, like many so-called “invisible” chronic conditions, is often misunderstood. While many people quickly recover from the infection, others struggle with long-term fatigue, muscle aches, and cognitive difficulties. Lyme disease can make working and doing other things you love virtually impossible. At Bryant Legal Group, we help people struggling with Lyme disease and other …
Parkinson’s Disease and Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
Approximately 60,000 Americans receive a Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis each year. In 2016, there were around 30,000 people in Illinois living with PD, and studies show that the prevalence of the disease is increasing throughout the United States. As a progressive neurodegenerative disease, PD is a chronic condition that worsens over time. While you may …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
The symptoms and uncertainty associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can turn your life upside down. If you’re unable to work due to your ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, you may be eligible for long-term disability benefits. However, the process of getting benefits can feel overwhelming — especially during a flare. At Bryant Legal Group, …
Lincoln Financial Disability Appeals: Avoid These Common Mistakes
If you’re like many Illinois residents, you have employer-sponsored benefits from Lincoln Financial Group — and you may be running into red tape or other difficulties with your insurance adjuster. At Bryant Legal Group, we have extensive experience handling Lincoln Financial long-term disability (LTD) claims, and we want to share our unique insights. Keep reading to …
Is Your Neck Pain Disabling? Ask Yourself These Simple Questions
Severe neck pain is one of the most debilitating and frustrating conditions a person can experience. It’s not uncommon for neck pain sufferers to struggle to keep up with the physical and mental demands of their jobs, which may force them to file for long-term disability (LDA) benefits. However, before you file for disability insurance benefits, …
Chronic Pain and Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
Chronic pain is a frustrating and widely misunderstood condition that disables roughly 100 million Americans. A variety of circumstances can cause it — including trauma, surgery, cancer, and nerve damage. Unfortunately, this pain can persist even after the underlying condition resolves. If you’re struggling with chronic pain, you may be eligible for long-term disability benefits — but …
Heart Disease and Long-Term Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
If you’re living with heart disease and struggling to maintain steady employment, you’re not alone. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. Nationwide, we lose hundreds of billions of dollars in productivity every year due to cardiac issues like coronary artery disease and heart failure. At Bryant Legal Group, we …
Stroke and Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide, FAST for Stroke
Someone in the United States experiences a stroke every 40 seconds. During a stroke, survivors can suffer permanent brain damage that negatively impacts their ability to think, move, communicate, and perform their daily routine. In many cases, survivors can no longer work, so they turn to short-term and long-term disability policies for financial support. If you or …