You May be Entitled to Long Term Disability Benefits for Osteoarthritis
If you have purchased an individual long term disability policy or group disability policy and you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, you may be entitled to long term disability benefits if your condition is so severe that if prevents you from working. Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease of the hands, knees, hips and spine. It primarily effects adults age 55 years or older and is caused by a breakdown of cartilage in your joints. While physical therapy and medication can help control the pain, joint replacement surgery may be necessary when the joints in your hands, hips, or knees are damaged...
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