Denied Long-Term Disability Claims for Depression

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Long-term disability insurance is designed to provide financial support when individuals can no longer work due to medical conditions caused by injury or illness. However, claims for benefits can often be denied, particularly when the underlying condition is related to a mental health condition, such as depression. Understanding the reasons behind these denials and how to navigate the claims process is vital for those whose claim for long-term disability benefits for depression is denied.

Eligibility for Long-Term Disability Benefits Due to Depression

Generally speaking, in order to be eligible for long-term disability benefits due to depression you will require a formal diagnosis from a qualified mental health professional. This may include evaluations from psychologists, psychiatrists, or licensed clinicians. Included with a formal diagnosis the severity of your depression symptoms must be documented, in particular when the onset of symptoms started. These findings are required to establish the depression and … Continue reading

CPP Disability & Denied Long-Term Disability Claims

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Disability benefits in Canada can come from various sources, both private and public (and when dealing with public benefits there are different sources at the Federal and Provincial levels). That being said, the primary source for disability benefits for most people dealing with disabilities in Canada comes from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability benefits and private long-term disability insurance. While both of these sources provide financial support for individuals unable to work due to disability, they operate under different frameworks, eligibility criteria, and benefits. It is important to understand how CPP Disability works alongside long-term disability benefits, even when those Long-Term disability benefits have been denied.

What are CPP Disability Benefits?

The Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D) program offers financial assistance to individuals who have contributed to the CPP and are unable to work due to severe and prolonged disabilities. The program is designed to ensure that those who … Continue reading

Understanding Denied Long-Term Disability Claims for PTSD

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. For many, PTSD can significantly impair daily functioning, making it difficult to maintain employment. Due to this many individuals with PTSD may make a claim for long-term disability benefits to provide financial support during their recovery.

Eligibility for Long-Term Disability Benefits Due to PTSD

To qualify for long-term disability benefits due to PTSD, the claimant needs to meet specific criteria of the insurance policy. While each case is dependent on the policy language, generally speaking in order to be eligible for long-term disability benefits due to PTSD you will require a formal diagnosis from a qualified mental health professional. This may include evaluations from psychologists, psychiatrists, or licensed clinicians. Included with a formal diagnosis the severity of your PTSD symptoms must be documented, in particular when the onset of symptoms … Continue reading

Can My Long-Term Disability Claim Be Denied for Pre-Existing Conditions?

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Navigating the complexities of long-term disability insurance can be daunting, especially when pre-existing conditions come into play. This blog aims to unravel the intricacies of how pre-existing conditions can influence the approval or denial of LTD claims.

What is a Pre-Existing Condition?

A pre-existing condition (often called a “pre-ex” or “pre-x” in the insurance industry) is any health issue that existed before you obtained your long-term disability insurance coverage. These conditions can range from chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease to mental health disorders and previous injuries.

The Look-Back Period

Different insurance policies deal with pre-existing health conditions in different ways. There is often a distinction between how private insurance policies deal with pre-existing health conditions versus group insurance policies. As with everything to do with insurance, it will almost always come down to the specific wording of your policy.

Generally speaking, long-term disability Insurance policies often include … Continue reading

Long-Term Disability Denial Claims for Postal Workers

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Most people know that postal workers will get their job done, “through rain, or sleet, or snow,” but unfortunately sometimes medical injuries or conditions render postal workers unable to perform the duties of their employment. When this happens, postal workers can go on short-term or long-term disability. Often these long-term disability claims are denied, or cut off after a period of time, usually when the insurance company decides someone can go back to work unilaterally, often against the wishes of that person’s treating doctors.

If a postal worker has their long-term disability claim denied, Taylor & Blair LLP can help make the insurance company pay you the benefits you are owed.

Common Postal Worker Injuries & Conditions

Postal workers’ duties can be physically strenuous work. There is often significant carrying, walking and bending required by this job. Postal workers are often required to transverse different residential and commercial properties to … Continue reading