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Ortiz Law Firm Helps Client Recover Long-Term Disability Benefits After New York Life Denial

May 14, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

Our client was forced to stop working due to a combination of disabling conditions, including essential tremor, chronic pain and neuropathy, and complications from right shoulder surgery. New York Life initially approved her long-term disability (LTD) claim and paid benefits during the 24-month “own occupation” period. However, after that period …

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New York Life Reverses Disability Denial for Navy Federal Credit Union Employee

May 9, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

I’m honored to share another story of how we helped a client recover the long-term disability (LTD) insurance benefits she desperately needed after her claim was unfairly denied. This is a testament to the power of perseverance and expertise when it comes to fighting for our clients’ rights against large insurance companies like New York …

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New York Life’s Independent Medical Reviews and How to Respond

April 11, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

When appealing a long-term disability (LTD) claim denial with New York Life, the employee reviewing your LTD claim may not be a medical professional, but they will likely consult with one. New York Life (NYL) will often ask an independent physician to re-evaluate a claimant’s medical condition and determine if it is consistent with the …

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Ortiz Law Firm Wins Long-Term Disability Appeal for RN with Complex Medical Conditions

January 31, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

We recently won a significant victory for a client who was wrongfully denied long-term disability (LTD) benefits by New York Life (NYL). Our client, a former registered nurse, has been battling numerous debilitating medical conditions, including pudendal neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, PTSD, anxiety, major …

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Winning A Disability Insurance Claim With New York Life: A Success Story in Securing Disability Benefits

December 2, 2024 // by Nick Ortiz

At the Ortiz Law Firm, we understand how frustrating it can be when an insurance company wrongly denies your disability claim. A case in point is a recent appeal we handled for a Navy Federal Credit Union customer service representative whose short-term and long-term disability benefits were both in question by New York Life Group …

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