We appeal wrongful long term disability insurance and Social Security Disability denials.
Nurses will find it challenging to get a long term disability claim approved. Insurance companies such as Cigna, Hartford, Lincoln, and Unum will search for virtually any reason to deny the claim. By providing strong medical evidence, keeping a low profile, and not rushing back to work too soon, a nurse can create a solid case for disability.
Carianne Deroo (“Deroo”) worked as an employee for Beaumont Hospital as a Clinical Nurse II. This role involved full-time work as a registered nurse which required patient care. Through her employment with Beaumont Hospital, Deroo was covered by a …
Court Rules a Suitable Job for Claimant Doesn’t ExistRead More
Lisa Conner (“Conner”) worked as a perioperative nurse at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Through her employment, she held a policy under the Ascension Health (“Ascension”) Long-Term Disability Plan. This plan was administered by Sedgwick. The language …
Court: Sedgwick’s Decision Reasonable and SupportedRead More
Case Name: Michelle R. Rouleau v. Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan Date of Decision: January 25, 2017 Type of Claim: Long Term Disability under 29 U.S.C. § …
Case Name: Young v. Aetna Life Insurance Company Court: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts Type of Claim: Long Term Disability Insurance Company: Aetna Life Insurance Company (hereinafter “Aetna”) Claimant’s …
Aetna Commits Abuse Of Discretion In Denying Plaintiff’s LTD BenefitsRead More
Melissa McIntyre (“McIntyre”) worked as a nurse for Mayo Clinic Health System. She was covered under a long-term disability plan which was administered by Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (“Reliance”). Around 2011, McIntyre’s health caused …
Court Finds Claimant Disabled Under Any Occupation StandardRead More
In the present case, Brenna Mawa (“Mawa”) worked as a nurse, Branch Director, and Clinical Director; she was employed by LHC Group, Inc. (“LHC”). The company was insured by a Group Long Term Disability Plan for Employees issued by the Hartford Life …
Disability Claim For Peripartum Cardiomyopathy DeniedRead More
Jennifer Coats (“Coats”) was employed by Cottage Health Care as a staff nurse. Through her employment, she was able to participate in an employee welfare benefit plan which included coverage for long term disability benefits. These benefits were …
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