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Do you know the red flags that can trigger termination of your long term disability benefits after approval? You should. Raising just one of these red flags may be all it takes to be left without critical income for you and your loved ones. Learn the top 10 red flags insurance companies use to terminate approved claims below.
Vestibular dysfunction can be extremely distressing and disabling. A vestibular evaluation is one of the best ways to prove the severity of a long term disability due to vestibular dysfunction. This is because the evaluation will provide an objective proof of your vestibular symptoms (including dizziness, vertigo and balance issues) in a way that medical records alone cannot.
Learn whether a vestibular evaluation may help prove your long term disability claim.
You hoped you would never have to do this. But, here you are – about to go on long term disability.
Do you have a plan?
If not, you better make one because the process isn’t easy, and you have everything to lose. Smart planning will make the transition smoother and substantially decrease your risk of claim denial.
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The insurance company representative assigned to your claim called you yesterday and left a message that they want to interview you. You couldn't sleep last night worrying your long term disability claim is about to be terminated. You are not sure if an interview is typical or not, but its sounds very threatening.
Don't worry, you should not necessarily be alarmed. An insurance company interview is a fairly common part of the claims process. Indeed, it happens with about 50% of the clients we represent. While typical, you need to be prepared to explain you disability prior to the interview.
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You feel fine physically, but you have difficulty concentrating. It happens mostly when you are stressed. You can do all the physical aspects of your job, but are now taking too much time to read all the material you must read. Sometimes you need to read the same paragraph three times before you understand it. Are you disabled from your job? Can you collect disability benefits?
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