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Partial Disability Awarded for Kentucky Client under Unum Policy
Our office was recently successful in obtaining a partial disability award for a Kentucky client with a Unum policy. Tonya, who worked as...
How do I qualify for long term disability benefits?
If you are planning on applying for long-term disability (LTD) benefits for the first time, you may be wondering what it involves and...
Can I get long-term disability benefits for Fibromyalgia?
In most cases, yes you can. However, it depends on the severity and what your insurance policy says. We’ll first discuss severity and...
What should I do if I feel that I am being underpaid my benefits?
Mistakes and omissions happen, especially when it comes to insurance companies. If you feel that you are being underpaid or are receiving an incorrect amount, please read this guide. If any of the following apply to you, contact for help in getting your benefits corrected. Know your actual benefit amount that you should be getting. Most LTD policies pay a benefit amount between 60-80% of your monthly salary, also known as pre-indexed earnings, before taxes. For example, if yo
How often should I be receiving medical treatment and going to my doctor?
As a general guideline, you should be going to your doctor and receiving medical treatment often. We recommend visiting with your doctors...
Dealing with Reliance Standard Long Term Disability Claims
Reliance Standard has a track record of improperly denying claims. We have worked on many appeals and lawsuits against Reliance Standard....
What is your experience with Prudential Insurance?
Prudential is one of the largest life insurance and long-term disability insurance carriers. We have been successful with both...
Over $120,000 Recovered from Social Security and MetLife Disability Claims
Operana Law was recently successful in obtaining over $120,000 in past due disability benefits from MetLife (Metropolitan Life Insurance...
Michigan Casino Worker Successful in Appealing CIGNA Disability Denial
Operana Law was recently successful in overturning a denial of benefits from CIGNA. Annette, from Michigan, was employed as a games...
Nearly $50,000 in Benefits Recovered from The Standard and United Health Group
Attorney Brandon Operana was recently successful in obtaining a nearly $50,000 recovery for a client in Texas. The employee worked for...
Medtronic Employee Successful in Long-Term Disability and Social Security Claims
Attorney Brandon Operana recently assisted a client who was denied long-term disability benefits through her insurer, Reliance Standard. Mary worked as an inspector for Medtronic for nearly 20 years. Upon ending her shift and leaving work, she slipped and fell, suffering a significant back injury. Despite weeks of conservative treatment that consisted of medications, injections and physical therapy, she developed chronic pain and weakness in the limbs due to pinched nerves in
Washington Claimant Awarded Over $20,000 in Benefits from CIGNA
Operana Law Office was recently successful in assisting a Washington area resident in her long-term disability claim against CIGNA....
Finance Industry Executive Successful with Claims Against Unum Insurance and Social Security Adminis
Operana Law was recently successful in assisting a client with her claims against Unum Life Insurance Company and the Social Security...
$20,000 in Past-Due Benefits Recovered from CIGNA for East Coast Worker
Operana Law Office was recently successful in obtaining nearly $20,000 in past-due back benefits for an east coast client. Bill, who...
Twin Cities Healthcare Worker Approved for Social Security Disability Benefits
We were recently successful in obtaining Social Security Disability (SSDI) Benefits for a local Minnesota healthcare worker. Dianna, who...
What is your experience with The Standard?
Based on our statistics, The Standard typically denies many claims upon application and at the end of the own occupation period. The...
What is your experience with The Hartford?
The Hartford consistently works to deny LTD benefits for its claimants. Whether you have just applied, are at the “any occupation” stage,...
What is your experience with UNUM Insurance?
In our experience, Unum has consistently given individuals a difficult time when it comes to obtaining LTD benefits. They usually have...
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