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Your Chances of Getting Approved for Disability Benefits

Will Volunteering Affect My Long-Term Disability Insurance Claim?

August 15, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

Yes, volunteering can affect your long-term disability (LTD) insurance claim. Even unpaid work might suggest that you are capable of performing job-related tasks. This could jeopardize your benefits. Before volunteering, it’s important to understand the risks and speak with your doctor. How Insurance Companies View Volunteering When you’re …

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Which Long-Term Disability Claims Win?

June 30, 2023 // by Nick Ortiz

Long-term disability insurance is designed to provide financial assistance to those who have become disabled and are unable to work for a long period of time. However, not all claims are approved, and many people are denied coverage. In this article, we will discuss the types of long-term disability claims that are most likely to …

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How To Improve Your Chances Of Getting Long-Term Disability Benefits

January 6, 2021 // by Nick Ortiz

In a perfect world, anyone who suffers from a physical or emotional disability would have the resources to seek treatment and provide for themselves without supplemental income. But since we live in the real world, many people struggle to make ends meet during a period of disability. Long-term disability insurance is supposed to provide …

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What Are My Chances Of Winning A Long-Term Disability Lawsuit?

July 15, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

People often ask us what the chances are that they will win a lawsuit in a long-term disability claim. It is impossible to answer with certainty because of the number of factors that go into the decision. However, I can speak from our firm’s own experience. First, we must clarify what we mean by “winning a lawsuit.” …

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Why Is It So Hard To Win a Long-Term Disability Claim In Court?

July 15, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

When you’re denied long-term disability (LTD) benefits, you must go through the administrative appeal process. If your appeals are unsuccessful, the next step is to go to court. Winning an LTD claim in court can often feel like an uphill battle. In this post, we’ll delve into the reasons why winning an LTD claim in court is so challenging. …

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What Are My Chances of Winning a Long-Term Disability Appeal?

July 15, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

We are often asked, “What are my chances of winning a long-term disability appeal?” This is impossible to answer with certainty because of the number of factors that go into the decision. These factors include, but are not limited to, your age, education, work history, disabling medical conditions, and the medical evidence. That …

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Ten Traps That May Disable Your LTD Insurance Claim

July 14, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

The long-term disability claim process is often long and frustrating. Having to track down medical records and speak with insurance representatives can be tiresome, especially if you are dealing with the daily frustrations of your disability. You can help minimize your frustration by building a well-supported disability claim. Here, …

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