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Our Results

Here is our collection of disability case summaries. Each of these claims were handled by the Ortiz Law Firm.

Stroke Survivor Wins Back Long-Term Disability Benefits After Wrongful Denial by New York Life

June 18, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

A 61-year-old former general manager for Chuck E. Cheese’s life was turned upside down when he suffered a serious stroke. The stroke left him with right-sided weakness (hemiparesis), clumsiness, sensory loss, balance problems, memory issues, near-syncopal episodes, and fatigue. These impairments made it impossible for him to continue working. At …

Read moreStroke Survivor Wins Back Long-Term Disability Benefits After Wrongful Denial by New York Life
Category: Disability Case Summaries, Long-Term Disability
Tags: New York Life, Our Results

Case Study: How We Helped a Digital Coach Secure Long-Term Disability Benefits After a Denial by Sedgwick

June 13, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

At the Ortiz Law Firm, we know that navigating the complexities of disability claims can be overwhelming, especially when insurance companies deny benefits due to a lack of so-called “objective evidence.” A recent case illustrates the challenges our client faced and how we stepped in to help her secure the benefits she rightfully …

Read moreCase Study: How We Helped a Digital Coach Secure Long-Term Disability Benefits After a Denial by Sedgwick
Category: Disability Case Summaries, Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Denials and Appeals
Tags: Lincoln, Our Results, Sedgwick

Ortiz Law Firm Helps Systems Engineer Recover Long-Term Disability Benefits from MetLife

June 2, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

At the Ortiz Law Firm, we recently had the privilege of helping a client who had been unfairly denied his long-term disability (LTD) benefits. Our client became disabled due to a combination of debilitating medical conditions, including long COVID syndrome with shortness of breath and dizziness, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic migraines, dyspnea …

Read moreOrtiz Law Firm Helps Systems Engineer Recover Long-Term Disability Benefits from MetLife
Category: Disability Case Summaries, Long-Term Disability
Tags: MetLife, Our Results

Ortiz Law Firm Secures Reinstatement of Long-Term Disability Benefits for Client Denied by Lincoln National

May 21, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

At the Ortiz Law Firm, we fight for people who have been unfairly denied long-term disability benefits. Our recent success story highlights the importance of perseverance and strong legal advocacy when battling insurance companies like Lincoln National. Case Overview Our client, an airline operations agent, became disabled in March 2023 due to a …

Read moreOrtiz Law Firm Secures Reinstatement of Long-Term Disability Benefits for Client Denied by Lincoln National
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Lincoln, Our Results

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 …

Read moreOrtiz Law Firm Helps Client Recover Long-Term Disability Benefits After New York Life Denial
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: New York Life, Our Results

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 …

Read moreNew York Life Reverses Disability Denial for Navy Federal Credit Union Employee
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: New York Life, Our Results

Ortiz Law Firm Helps Financial Manager Recover Wrongly Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits

May 5, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

At the Ortiz Law Firm, we fight to make sure insurance companies live up to their obligations. Recently, we helped a Charles Schwab financial manager regain the claimant’s long-term disability (LTD) benefits after Lincoln National wrongfully terminated the claimant’s disability claim. Denial of a Valid Disability Claim Our client is disabled and …

Read moreOrtiz Law Firm Helps Financial Manager Recover Wrongly Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Lincoln, Our Results

Research Scientist Wins Reliance Standard Long-Term Disability Appeal

April 18, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

At the Ortiz Law Firm, we understand how devastating it can be when a disability insurance company unfairly denies your claim for benefits. Recently, we had the privilege of helping a brilliant lead research scientist who was struggling with Lance-Adams Syndrome. This condition caused debilitating tremors, ataxia, and startle-induced myoclonus, …

Read moreResearch Scientist Wins Reliance Standard Long-Term Disability Appeal
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Our Results, Reliance Standard

$150 Thousand In Potential Future LTD Benefits Recovered For Former Claims Adjuster With Fibromyalgia

March 21, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

We recently had the privilege of representing a former claims adjuster for an insurance company who faced an overwhelming array of health issues. Her life was deeply affected by chronic severe pain and a series of debilitating conditions, including osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and complications following breast cancer, among others. Lincoln …

Read more$150 Thousand In Potential Future LTD Benefits Recovered For Former Claims Adjuster With Fibromyalgia
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Lincoln, Our Results

UnitedHealth Group Account Executive Wins Hartford Disability Appeal

March 17, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

At the Ortiz Law Firm, we recently had the honor of helping a dedicated Account Executive for UnitedHealth Group who was wrongfully denied long-term disability benefits by The Hartford. Our client had been unable to work for several years, due to numerous debilitating conditions, including ongoing pain from bilateral hip replacements, …

Read moreUnitedHealth Group Account Executive Wins Hartford Disability Appeal
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Hartford, Our Results

Ortiz Law Firm Recovers $485,000 In Disability Benefits For HEB Employee

March 14, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

I recently had the privilege of representing a 53-year-old client who previously worked as a production meat packer at HEB, Inc. She faced many serious health challenges that made it impossible for her to continue working. Her medical conditions included kidney failure, chronic pain in multiple joints, neuropathy in both arms and legs, …

Read moreOrtiz Law Firm Recovers $485,000 In Disability Benefits For HEB Employee
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Lincoln, Our Results

Ortiz Law Firm Wins Guardian Long-Term Disability Insurance Appeal

February 21, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

When Guardian Life abruptly terminated one of our client’s long-term disability (LTD) benefits, we knew we had a fight on our hands. Her case illustrates the importance of challenging insurers who unfairly deny claims based on benefit limitations for mental and nervous conditions—and why having experienced legal representation can make all the …

Read moreOrtiz Law Firm Wins Guardian Long-Term Disability Insurance Appeal
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Guardian, Our Results

Ortiz Law Firm Helps Client Recover Long-Term Disability Benefits From Lincoln

February 17, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

At the Ortiz Law Firm, we understand how devastating it can be to face a denial of long-term disability (LTD) benefits when you’re already battling significant health challenges. One of our recent cases is a testament to our unwavering commitment to helping clients secure the benefits they deserve. The Challenge Our client, a former data …

Read moreOrtiz Law Firm Helps Client Recover Long-Term Disability Benefits From Lincoln
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Lincoln, Our Results

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 …

Read moreOrtiz Law Firm Wins Long-Term Disability Appeal for RN with Complex Medical Conditions
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: New York Life, Our Results

The Standard Reverses Disability Denial For HR Manager With Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

December 25, 2024 // by Nick Ortiz

At the Ortiz Law Firm, we are committed to fighting for individuals who have been unfairly denied long-term disability benefits. One of our recent clients, a hardworking human resources manager, faced an uphill battle with Standard Insurance Company after they wrongfully terminated her benefits. Our client suffered from a number of debilitating …

Read moreThe Standard Reverses Disability Denial For HR Manager With Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Our Results, The Standard

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 …

Read moreWinning A Disability Insurance Claim With New York Life: A Success Story in Securing Disability Benefits
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: New York Life, Our Results

Prudential Approves LTD Claim On Appeal And May Pay Nearly One Million In Benefits Over Life of Policy

July 19, 2024 // by Nick Ortiz

I’ve had the privilege of helping many claimants appeal unjust long-term disability claim denials. One such case that stands out involves a claimant who had dedicated years to his role in management at JP Morgan Chase Bank. Unfortunately, he developed severe exertional and non-exertional conditions that severely affected his ability to work, …

Read morePrudential Approves LTD Claim On Appeal And May Pay Nearly One Million In Benefits Over Life of Policy
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Our Results, Prudential

Successful Reinstatement Of Long-Term Disability Benefits For Sales Manager

June 7, 2024 // by Nick Ortiz

I am pleased to share another recent success story where we helped a deserving client recover her long-term disability benefits after an unjust denial in her long term disability insurance claim. As the owner and founder of the Ortiz Law Firm, I find it immensely rewarding to see justice served and to assist individuals in …

Read moreSuccessful Reinstatement Of Long-Term Disability Benefits For Sales Manager
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Our Results, Reliance Standard

Ortiz Law Firm Recovers MetLife Long-Term Disability Benefits for IBM Consultant

May 31, 2024 // by Nick Ortiz

As a long-term disability attorney, I have seen firsthand the difficulties individuals face when insurance companies unfairly deny their long-term disability benefits. I would like to share with you a case in which we successfully recovered MetLife long-term disability benefits for a claimant in Texas. This case not only highlights the complexities …

Read moreOrtiz Law Firm Recovers MetLife Long-Term Disability Benefits for IBM Consultant
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: MetLife, Our Results

$85,000 In Future LTD Benefits Reinstated For Cybersecurity Professional

May 3, 2024 // by Nick Ortiz

I recently had the privilege of representing a client whose long-term disability (LTD) benefits were wrongfully terminated after ten years of receiving monthly benefits. Our client, a 62-year-old from Rhode Island, had previously thrived in a highly demanding cybersecurity role as a data security specialist. However, because of severe and …

Read more$85,000 In Future LTD Benefits Reinstated For Cybersecurity Professional
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Our Results, Reliance Standard

The Standard Wrongly Applies Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion To LTD Claim

November 10, 2023 // by Nick Ortiz

Recently, we appealed a claim denial issued by The Standard. The claim had been denied because the insurance carrier had determined that the claimant’s condition was caused or contributed to by a pre-existing condition. This is not an unusual basis for a long-term disability claim denial. However, upon further review, we determined this …

Read moreThe Standard Wrongly Applies Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion To LTD Claim
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Our Results, The Standard

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