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Multiple Sclerosis (“MS”) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and can cause a wide range of physical and cognitive symptoms.  If you are living with MS, these symptoms can make it difficult or impossible to work, and may lead to long term disability.  However, despite the very serious nature of MS, obtaining long term disability benefits can be an uphill battle.

Below we will discuss how to present the strongest long term disability claim possible for multiple sclerosis.

Those with fibromyalgia know how difficult daily living can be: coping with debilitating chronic pain, ending up exhausted for days from light activities, struggling to concentrate enough to complete even simple tasks. Many people suffering from fibromyalgia find themselves unable to continue working.

Is Fibromyalgia A Long Term Disability?

Fibromyalgia is difficult to prove as a disability since it is a condition with largely subjective symptoms.  Because of this, obtaining long term disability insurance benefits can be challenging.  Insurance companies are skeptical of claims based on self-reported subjective symptoms. They often insist that a claimant supply objective evidence in support of disability.

If you are disabled because of fibromyalgia, our disability insurance lawyers can help you assemble the evidence that insurers demand to approve a claim. 

See below for tips on filing for long term disability with fibromyalgia.

If symptoms of heart disease are making it difficult or impossible for you to do your job, your employer-provided long term disability policy may provide benefits. Heart disease can be a debilitating ailment and is a common reason for disability claims. The New York disability attorneys at Riemer Hess have helped many clients with heart conditions obtain benefits.

Cancer is one of the leading causes of long term disability. Although a frightening diagnosis in any form, the likelihood of getting approved for disability insurance benefits will be contingent on how serious your cancer symptoms are, the disabling side effects of your treatment, your overall prognosis, and how badly these interfere with your ability to work.