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A stroke can cause serious physical, cognitive, visual, speech, emotional, and fatigue-related symptoms. Some people recover well with treatment and rehabilitation. Others are left with lasting limitations that make it difficult or impossible to return to work.
If you are filing a long term disability claim after a stroke, the insurance company will not approve benefits based on the diagnosis alone. The insurer will want evidence showing how the stroke affects your ability to perform your job duties on a reliable, full-time basis.
This is especially important if you work in a professional or executive role that requires sustained focus, communication, decision-making, leadership, accuracy, travel, or long hours. Even symptoms that may seem “mild” in daily life can become work-preclusive in a demanding occupation.
Below are key points to understand before filing a long term disability claim after a stroke.
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How Can a Neuropsychological Evaluation Help Prove a Long Term Disability Claim?
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