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I have been paid my long-term disability benefits for 10 years. Now they are denying my claim. Can I sue them?

Before suing a long-term disability carrier, it is advisable to exhaust your appeal rights that are available under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, (ERISA).  If you purchased your group long-term disability policy through your employer, your case will be governed under the ERISA disability law which allows for a 180-day appeal period. Nancy Cavey, […]

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How Do I Fight The Long-term Disability Carrier Without Paying The Overpayment Back?

It depends on the terms of your policy! Many long-term disability carriers do provide that they have the right to reduce your benefits by the receipt of shophttp://amimusic.com.br/detox-diet-plans-weight-loss “other income”. ERISA disability attorney Nancy Cavey suggests that you first get out your long-term disability policy and review the terms of your policy to see whether

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CERVICAL DYSTONIA AND YOUR RIGHTS TO LONG-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS

Cervical dystonia, known as spasmodic torticollis, is characterized by neck muscles that contract involuntarily, causing abnormal movements in posture of the head and neck.  Spasms in the neck muscles or pinched nerves in your neck can result in pain and discomfort.  It can even spread into the shoulders. One of the most effective treatments for

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Can I get Social Security Disability Benefits for my lifetime or will they be cut off?

What a great question! Once you are awarded Social Security Disability benefits, there is a review that will be done on a regular basis by the Social Security Disability office to determine whether or not you continue to be disabled. However, once your reach retirement age your Social Security Disability benefits will be transitioned to

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Johnny Boykins Has Helped Social Security Disability Applicants in the Tampa Bay Area

Johnny Boykins smile and laugh are infectious. He has mastered the Social Security Disability claim’s process while working with Tampa Bay Social Security Disability Attorney Sharon Barrett. Johnny’s thoroughly familiar with the compassionate allowance program which helps individuals with certain medical conditions be fast tracked in the Social Security Disability claim’s process. Did you know

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What Every Woman Should Know About the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

The symptoms of ovarian cancer in the early stages are not often acute or intense. In most cases, ovarian cancer isn’t detected during a routine pelvic exam unless the doctor knows that the ovaries are enlarged. Potential symptoms of ovarian cancer can include: Bloating Pelvic abdominal pain Trouble eating or feeling full quickly Feeling the

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Americans with Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes and Chronic Lung Disease are Vulnerable to Medicaid Cuts

State specific reports released on September 14, 2011 indicate that millions of Americans in California, Illinois, New York and Texas could lose their doctor’s, medication and treatment because of Medicaid cuts. This report was released jointly by the American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association, American Wellness Association and Families USA. There are

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Times Are Tough by Social Security Disability Benefits are Rising

For the first time since 2009, Social Security Disability recipients will get a cost of living adjustment known as a COLA of 3.6%. But, Medicare can eat up that increase. If you are enrolled in Medicare, your insurance premium has been deduced from your Social Security checks. Medicare premiums will be determined by Medicare in

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