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Navigating AICPA Disability Insurance Claims: A Comprehensive Guide

November 13, 2024 // by Nick Ortiz

As a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), you likely have access to a robust disability insurance policy designed to protect your financial well-being in the event of a disability. Navigating the AICPA disability insurance claim process can be daunting, but with the right approach and support, you can …

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Category: Long-Term Disability
Tags: Prudential

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: Case Summary Blog
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Paquin v. Prudential – Insurer Wrongfully Disregarded Opinions Of Treating Physicians

April 27, 2023 // by Nick Ortiz

In this case, the claimant won a reinstatement of his long-term disability insurance benefits in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. The Plaintiff’s Medical History and Claim History:  Mr. Paquin worked for Transistor Devices, Inc. as a Business Development Director. In 2003, Mr. Paquin contracted encephalitis from a …

Read morePaquin v. Prudential – Insurer Wrongfully Disregarded Opinions Of Treating Physicians
Category: Case Summary Blog
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Seese v. Prudential – Court Rules ADA Claim Against Prudential Must Be Dismissed

April 28, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

The plaintiff filed a civil action in federal court, asserting four claims under ERISA, a state law breach of contract claim, and an ADA claim. Prudential moved to dismiss the breach of contract claim, as ERISA preempts such a claim. Prudential also moved to dismiss the ADA claim because Prudential is not a proper defendant under that statute.

Read moreSeese v. Prudential – Court Rules ADA Claim Against Prudential Must Be Dismissed
Category: Case Summary Blog
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Nieves v. Prudential – Prudential Failed To Provide A Full and Fair Review

April 23, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

The Court’s task is not to decide whether Plaintiff was disabled. Prudential denied benefits because Plaintiff was not covered by the Plan when his claim arose. Thus, the question is not whether Plaintiff had a valid disability claim but when his disability claim (whether valid or invalid) arose.

Read moreNieves v. Prudential – Prudential Failed To Provide A Full and Fair Review
Category: Case Summary Blog
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Maher v. Prudential – LTD Denial Was Not Arbitrary And Capricious

April 20, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Here, Melissa Maher (“Maher”) was Manager of Research and Development at Bonne Bell, L.L.C. (“Bonne Bell”). Her job duties were considered to be light with sedentary demand. Further requirements were the ability to use ten pounds of force and other exertions of lesser amounts more frequently. Because of her employment with Bonne Bell, Maher was …

Read moreMaher v. Prudential – LTD Denial Was Not Arbitrary And Capricious
Category: Case Summary Blog
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Doe v. Prudential – Court Rules That The Mental Illness Limitation Doesn’t Apply

April 7, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

The plaintiff argues that his disability has a physiological cause – in particular, brain damage likely resulting from HIV – and that Prudential should not have applied the mental health limitation. In this case, the Court agreed.

Read moreDoe v. Prudential – Court Rules That The Mental Illness Limitation Doesn’t Apply
Category: Case Summary Blog
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Cowern v. Prudential – Vocational Expert Not Permitted To Consider All Records

April 7, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

The Court found that Prudential abused its discretion in relying upon a vocational assessment that was based only on Prudential’s hired external medical reviewer’s opinions rather than all of the medical evidence.

Read moreCowern v. Prudential – Vocational Expert Not Permitted To Consider All Records
Category: Case Summary Blog
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Ampe v. Prudential – Engineer’s Case Remanded For Further Review

April 6, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

This case involves James Ampe (“Ampe”), a Senior Development and Test Engineer employed by MIT Lincoln Laboratories (“MIT”). Ampe’s job duties included not only traditional electrical engineer work, but also regular client interactions. He was employed by the company from 2008 to January 26, 2015. Around August 2011, Ampe injured himself when he …

Read moreAmpe v. Prudential – Engineer’s Case Remanded For Further Review
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