IN THIS EPISODE, we take a closer look at the story of a former employee at a dental supply company who suffered a traumatic brain injury from a fall down a flight of stairs. Despite thorough treatment, she continued to suffer symptoms that ended her career.The claimant applied for long-term disability benefits but was denied on October 17, 2019. However, she didn't give up and appealed the decision, but unfortunately, her appeal was also turned down on August 31, 2020.Subsequently, she took her case to court, arguing that the insurance company wrongly refused her benefits. Claiming that Sun Life Assurance wrongly denied her benefits from her job's benefit plan, she took legal action under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) in December 2020. Her case exemplifies how complicated and tough it can be to deal with insurance companies.JOIN US as we break down her case, explore why her claims were denied, and discuss what this means for others trying to get disability benefits. Hear about her journey and the challenges she faced in getting the support she needed.This is the oral argument in the 2nd circuit court of appeals.These public domain recordings are brought to you by Ben Glass Law, a national long term disability and life insurance firm headquartered in Fairfax, VA.By making these recordings into a "podcast," we've made the listening easier for claimants, attorneys and claims adjusters alike. If long term disability or life insurance benefits have been denied, we'd love to review your denial letter and give you a strategy for moving forward. This is a free service and you can go here to begin submitting your denial letter.

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