Articles Posted in Disabling Conditions

Cystic fibrosis – CF disease – is a life-threatening, genetic disorder. The disease attacks the respiratory system, causing bodily secretions such as sweat, digestive juices, mucus, and saliva, to become thick and sticky – mainly in the lungs and pancreas. As a result, these organs become inflamed, clogged and blocked, causing a multitude of problems…

Denied cancer disability benefits can come to a shock for thousands of claimants who should be receiving benefits otherwise. Long-term disability insurance is offered by employers as benefit packages to employees or sold by insurance companies to individuals. And, although insurance providers say that they will pay long-term disability benefits if you are unable to…

Bipolar disorder is a disabling condition that prevents millions of people from being able to handle everyday activities, including their ability to earn a living. The unfortunate reality is that bipolar disability claims for mental impairments such as bipolar disorder are frequently rejected. Even the most medically supported and valid claims for bipolar-related disabilities may…

Some form of back disability affects most people at one time or another, inhibiting their ability to work. The bulk of back injuries are short term, and workers can resume their employment. Yet for some, a disabling back injury can turn into a lifetime of pain that tears at the quality of life. Being denied…

People dealing with ataxia disability often face overwhelming life challenges. Ataxia is a neurological condition that impairs balance and physical movements. Victims can experience an increasing failure of muscle coordination and erratic muscular action, and much more. Being denied of ataxia disability benefits can be challenging and Mehr Fairbanks Trial Lawyers are here to help…

Individuals suffering from anxiety disability face each day as a challenge. Because anxiety is difficult to measure medically and objectively, victims of anxiety disorders are often denied when they attempt to claim disability benefits. Many of the people we help suffer from anxiety disorders are fighting desperately to make sense of their lives. Different kinds…

Are you applying for long term disability insurance benefits for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Here’s important Information to help you understand and prove chronic fatigue syndrome to the insurance company. Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is one of five conditions that are commonly labeled as “subjective disorders.” What does this mean? It means that they can’t…

Chronic Pain Syndrome Disability claims can have various proof issues. This is true for private long-term disability (LTD) insurance or group insurance plans. Disability examiners need objective evidence of how your condition keeps you from being able to work. With a strong helping hand, you can get the benefits you deserve. Ask a disability lawyer…

If Crohn’s disease disability is preventing you from working, your claim for long term disability benefits may have already been met with denial and opposition. This condition can be extremely disabling. Generally, the disease inflames your gastrointestinal tract’s lining, causing paralyzing pain, discomfort and hardship. You may have already had one or more surgeries in…

Complex regional pain syndrome is a disabling condition that causes widespread pain in the body. This is a disability that is hard to quantify and document. Pain is something that is difficult measure, and it is subjective. Each person has a different tolerance for pain. What is severe to one person, may not be problematic…