Medical Treatment and Your Long-Term Disability Claim

13/05/2025 24 min Temporada 5 Episodio 17
Medical Treatment and Your Long-Term Disability Claim

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Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode.Welcome to Season 5, Episode 17 of Winning Isn't Easy. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "Medical Treatment and Your Long-Term Disability Claim."Join attorney Nancy L. Cavey, a leading expert in disability claims, for a revealing conversation about three critical - and often underestimated - medical treatment issues that can make or break your Long-Term Disability case. Whether you're applying for coverage, actively filing a claim, or facing a denial, these overlooked factors can have serious consequences for your financial future. In today’s episode, we’ll explore why your disability application may be your biggest legal vulnerability, how “independent” medical evaluations are often anything but - especially with subjective conditions - and the surprising reality that insurance companies don’t need to match medical specialties when denying your claim. These behind-the-scenes tactics derail countless legitimate claims, but with the right knowledge, you can protect yourself. We’ll show you what to watch for, how to respond, and how to strengthen your case from the start. Let’s get into it.In this episode, we'll cover the following topics:One - Lessons Learned About Applying for Disability Insurance: Why Your Pre-Existing or Asymptomatic Conditions MatterTwo - Not-So-Independent Medical Evaluation by Lincoln National Dooms Policyholder’s Fibromyalgia ClaimThree - Do ERISA Regulations Require a Reviewing Physician to Match Your Treating Doctor’s Specialty?Whether you're a claimant, or simply seeking valuable insights into the disability claims landscape, this episode provides essential guidance to help you succeed in your journey. Don't miss it.Listen to Our Sister Podcast:We have a sister podcast - Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim. Give it a listen: https://wiessdpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Resources Mentioned in This Episode:LINK TO ROBBED OF YOUR PEACE OF MIND: https://mailchi.mp/caveylaw/ltd-robbed-of-your-piece-of-mindLINK TO THE DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIM SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONALS: https://mailchi.mp/caveylaw/professionals-guide-to-ltd-benefitsFREE CONSULT LINK: https://caveylaw.com/contact-us/Need Help Today?:Need help with your Long-Term Disability or ERISA claim? Have questions? Please feel welcome to reach out to use for a FREE consultation. Just mention you listened to our podcast.Review, like, and give us a thumbs up wherever you are listening to Winning Isn't Easy. We love to see your feedback about our podcast, and it helps us grow and improve.Please remember that the content shared is for informational purposes only, and should not replace personalized legal advice or guidance from qualified professionals. 

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