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Compliance Manager - Manorville, NY

Vestibular Dysfunction, Superior Oblique Palsy, Meniere's Disease, Dizziness, Vertigo, Migraines

“Our client, a Compliance Manager from New York, had debilitating vertigo and migraines. Her job as a Compliance Manager required constant computer screen time. She was approved for and received short-term disability benefits, which ran from her date of disability, through the time it was exhausted.

After the expiration of her short-term benefits, she became eligible for long-term disability benefits from her policy’s carrier, Unum. She was initially approved; however, by impersonal letter, Unum terminated our client’s long-term benefits indicating no benefits were payable. Unum felt there were no physical examination or diagnostic test findings that indicate she would lack the capacity to perform her occupation as a Compliance Manager and that Meniere’s Disease generally does not prevent most patients from working.

Upset at her sudden loss of income, she called Fields Disability Law Firm for help Unum’s decision. The attorneys at Fields Disability contacted our client’s doctors to compile reports of all of her symptoms and treatments. The insurer hired their own independent doctor to review the case, and after a more thorough review, Unum overturned their prior decision and paid our client all of her back benefits she was entitled to. She was overjoyed with the resolution of her case and eager to enjoy her back-pay check.”

Assistant Manager - Simpsonville, SC

Fibromyalgia, Anxiety, Depression

“Our client was an assistant manager at a large outlet store. She handled everything from payroll, scheduling, to unloading shipments in the warehouse. When she developed fibromyalgia, it exacerbated her depression and anxiety resulting in a complete inability to work. She submitted a claim to her disability insurance carrier, who determined she was not disabled from her job. Our client’s doctors vehemently disagreed.

She found Fields Disability and hired us to file an appeal on her behalf and challenge the wrongful denial. We secured a report from the client’s treating provider that outlined the difficulties our client would have with her work as an assistant manager. Our attorneys assembled the medical information and filed an appeal with the insurance company. After reviewing our client’s case, the insurer approved her claim.”

Casino Floor Supervisor - Hernando, MS

Psoriatic Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease

“A casino floor supervisor had long-term pain in her hands and feet. She was constantly on her feet at her job which made treatment difficult. Her symptoms worsened over time and eventually she was forced to stop work. She applied for long-term disability benefits from her employee insurance company was denied. The insurance company said that despite her condition, she was able to continue working.

Shocked at the decision, and worried about losing her income, she contacted Fields Disability for help with an appeal. Fields attorneys compiled updated medical records from our client’s doctors and sent a strong appeal to the insurance company. While the insurance company was reviewing the claim, our Attorneys were able to negotiate a generous lump-sum settlement. Our client was pleased with the settlement check, and was happy to put the fight against the insurance company behind her.”

Registered Nurse - Bedford, TX

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Depression, Anxiety

“A nurse became disabled after developing severe depression and anxiety stemming from a personal tragedy. She was unable to even get out of bed to go to work in the mornings. She knew that she was unable to care for herself, let alone sick patients. Aetna initially paid benefits to the woman solely on the basis of mental health, though the woman also suffered from severe rheumatoid arthritis. After the 24-month mental health limitation period in the policy had passed, Aetna denied benefits stating the woman’s physical conditions were insufficient to prevent her from working a sedentary job. The woman felt hopeless and originally decided not to pursue the case, however, at the advice of her social security attorney, she decided to hire a lawyer to file the appeal on her behalf.

Just two weeks before the deadline for filing, the woman hired Fields Disability to file an appeal on her behalf. We immediately rush-requested the woman’s medical records and requested narrative reports from the woman’s treating physicians. Included with the records and reports, we submitted a lengthy memorandum containing legal and factual arguments supporting the woman’s entitlement to benefits. Aetna reversed its decision to deny benefits and reinstated the woman’s claim. The woman’s financial security was restored and she was able to enjoy her back-payment check.”

Maintenance Supervisor - Perryville, MO

Memory Loss, Tremors in Hands, Balance Issues, Heart Condition

“A maintenance supervisor began losing his memory and having balance issues after a minor heart attack. His job was overseeing airplane maintenance, and it required lots of lifting, decision-making, and attention to detail. The severity of his symptoms made work impossible. He applied for short term disability benefits through his employee benefits and was denied by the insurance company.

Worried about his lost income, he contacted Fields Disability for assistance. Our attorneys gathered the entire claim file from the insurer and medical records from six different doctors to build a strong case for our client. The insurance company used the opinion of one doctor over all the others, and did not fully consider our client’s health problems. Armed with strong evidence, Fields attorneys sent a strong appeal to the insurance company. The decision was reversed and our client received a lump sum check for back pay. He was so pleased with the professional advocacy that Fields Disability provided, he hired our office for assistance with an application for long-term benefits.”