Long-term disability benefits are designed to assist individuals who are unable to work due to a serious health condition. While the specific criteria for eligibility (in terms may vary between different insurance providers and jurisdictions, there are several medical conditions that are commonly recognized as potential qualifiers for long-term disability benefits.
These conditions encompass a wide range of illnesses and injuries, including but not limited to: chronic conditions like heart disease, breast cancer or prostate cancer; mental health disorders like depression and anxiety; neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis; serious injuries from accidents; and even certain progressive diseases like Alzheimer’s. Each case is assessed individually, taking into account the severity of the condition, its impact on the individual’s ability to perform their job (and any occupation) and the anticipated duration of the disability.
While specific requirements for LTD benefits may vary depending on the insurance provider, policy, and country or jurisdiction you are in, there are some (but not all) medical conditions which often qualify for long-term disability benefits, some of which may include the following:
Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers are long-term disability lawyers who have been representing claimants who have been wrongfully denied or cut-off their disability benefits since 2003 – and remember – we work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we do not get paid until we win your case. If we don’t recover your benefits or settle your case, there are no fees charged to you. There are NO upfront fees.
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I call Matt my knight in shining armour. After I was struck by a car while cycling and permanently crippled, he fielded all communications with my especially difficult and downright nasty insurance adjuster. Every step of my care was a battle and I did not have the strength to fight alone.
I call Matt my knight in shining armour. After I was struck by a car while cycling and permanently crippled, he fielded all communications with my especially difficult and downright nasty insurance adjuster. Every step of my care was a battle and I did not have the strength to fight alone.
