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Long-term Covid-19

Posted by Editor On February 24, 2021 In Disability Law Ledger, News, Newsletter
https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210111/even-mild-cases-of-covid-can-leave-long-haul-illness-study-shows#1 [...] Read More
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What To Consider When Purchasing A Private (Individual) Disability Policy

Posted by Editor On September 23, 2020 In Disability Law Ledger, News, Newsletter
For most professionals and business owners, Private (Individual) Disability insurance should be a part of the cost of doing business. Comprehensive Private Disability insurance protects you and your family in the event you should ever become disabled and unable to [...] Read More
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If I Receive Social Security Disability, Why Did The Insurance Carrier Terminate My Benefits?

Posted by Editor On August 18, 2020 In Disability Law Ledger, News, Newsletter
Many of my clients are perplexed and upset when, after being approved by the Social Security Administration for Social Security Disability, the insurance carrier on their Employer-sponsored (ERISA) plan terminates their long term disability benefits. This happens every day. Why? [...] Read More
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Almost 110,000 Americans died while waiting for a Social Security disability hearing

Posted by Editor On August 18, 2020 In Disability Law Ledger, News, Newsletter
SOURCE: cbsnews.com/August 14, 2020 The Social Security program, known for its retirement benefits, also provides disability payments to people of all ages who can’t work because of a physical or mental condition. But the process required get those benefits can [...] Read More
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Your Doctor’s Support Is Crucial To Your Disability Claim

Posted by Editor On August 4, 2020 In Disability Law Ledger, News, Newsletter
Too often, a disabled individual will be denied disability not because that person is able to work, but because he does not have the support of his treating doctor; or, because he has not had medical treatment for his disability [...] Read More
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In A Deposition, Tell The Truth And Nothing But

Posted by Editor On July 30, 2020 In Disability Law Ledger, News, Newsletter
One of the most stressful experiences for clients is appearing for a deposition. “Official” things often are unnerving for people who do not spend their time in the legal system. However, as long as you tell the truth as you [...] Read More
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Applying For Disability On Your Own Can Be Risky

Posted by Editor On July 23, 2020 In Disability Law Ledger, News, Newsletter
Unfortunately, most of my clients retain our firm after they have applied for disability benefits and have been denied. Despite being legitimately disabled, despite submitting all of the information required by insurance carriers, they still are unsuccessful in their attempts [...] Read More
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Psychiatric Disability

Posted by Editor On June 29, 2020 In Disability Law Ledger, News, Newsletter
Of all the disability cases I handle, psychiatric disabilities often are the ones that are most difficult to prove. Unlike some illnesses which eventually may resolve, there are many psychiatric illnesses that adversely affect people throughout their lives. Although there [...] Read More
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How Independent Is an IME?

Posted by Editor On June 22, 2020 In Disability Law Ledger, News, Newsletter, Uncategorized
When an insurance carrier compels you to be examined by their doctor, that often is referred to as an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME). But, really it’s not. Generally, insurance carriers hire these doctors to conduct exams. And, there is not [...] Read More
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No, Insurance Carriers Are Not Your Friends

Posted by Editor On June 18, 2020 In Disability Law Ledger, News, Newsletter
Often, when clients begin to apply for disability benefits they mistakenly believe the insurance representatives who answer the phones are really there to help them. Mostly, that is not the truth. The insurance company mantra, too often is, Deny, Deny, [...] Read More
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The DeHaan Law Firm is focused on long-term (permanent) disability law including Individual Disability Insurance Policies, Employer Sponsored Benefit (ERISA) Plans, and the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).

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