Using a variety of surveillance and investigation techniques, disability insurance companies often try to gather information about claimants’ daily activities. Then, they use the information to say the claimants are not disabled – and not eligible for disability...
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Challenges of a disability insurance claim based on anxiety
We are currently having a collective experience that provokes some degree of natural anxiety in almost everyone. However, when the level of anxiety becomes overwhelming, it can prevent a person from being able to work in their occupation. Individuals with a private,...
Social-media surveillance of disability claimant’s activities
We recently posted information in this space about how disability insurers use surveillance to investigate the lifestyles of their disability claimants to try to uncover evidence that the claimants’ activities are inconsistent with the medical conditions...
Insurers use of drones in surveillance of disability claimants
When you are ill or injured to the point where you had to file a claim for disability benefits under your disability insurance policy, it can be disheartening to learn that during the initial review process or even while on claim that your insurance company put you...
Winning a Multiple Sclerosis Disability Claim
Multiple sclerosis is considered an "immune-mediated" disease, where an individual's immune system attacks the central nervous system. The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. However, scientists believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors...
Disability Insurance Law Group Aggressively represents Our Lupus Clients
is the proud sponsor of the Lupus Foundation of America Walk to End Lupus Now. sponsored and attended the Walk that took place on April 27, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Our Team has also sponsored and will attend...
Proposal targets social media of disabled people to find fraud
Florida residents who collect Social Security Disability benefits might be alarmed to hear the details of a new proposal from the Trump administration. In an effort to catch people allegedly faking their disabilities, the proposed policy promotes the use of...
Are you under surveillance by your disability insurance company?
Surveillance is a frequent tool used by disability insurance companies to try to deny or terminate claims. We often hear from claimants: "I have nothing to worry about, because I am actually disabled. Let them follow me;" "I would know if I were under surveillance;"...
Liberty Insurance forced by Court to pay LTD Benefits for Anxiety and Bipolar Disorders
In May 2015, Wells Fargo & Company (Wells) hired Rosa Ramirez as a Financial Crimes Specialist. Shortly thereafter, in August 2016, Ms. Ramirez stopped working at Wells after suffering a mental breakdown following an altercation with her manager. Thereafter, due...
Disability Insurance Company Claim Reviews – What Are They Looking For?
Throughout the time claimants are eligible for disability benefits and benefits are being paid, claimants are intermittently advised that their claim is being reviewed and that updated information is required. This often indicates that the insurance company is...