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Special Apparatus Operator - Batesville, MS

Torn Rotator Cuff in Left Shoulder, Continued Shoulder Pain

“A woman in Mississippi suffered a torn rotator cuff in her left shoulder. Due to her condition, she was unable to continue working in her physically demanding job, and was awarded long-term disability benefits by her insurer Reliance Standard. Over two years later, her insurer cut off her benefits claiming that she was no longer disabled under her policy. The insurer claimed that after reviewing her medical records that she had the ability to work certain jobs which the insurer had identified.

Unsure of how to fight the insurance company and uncertain of a future with limited education and work prospects, she reached out to Fields Disability for help. The attorneys at Fields went to work updating the client’s medical records to submit to the insurance company. We then argued that the insurance company had made critical mistakes in their determination of the client’s case. Upon review, the insurance company reversed their decision and recommenced the payment of monthly benefits. The client found tremendous relief at getting her benefits reinstated and was able to put her mind at ease.”

Layout Designer - Middleton, ID

Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Chronic Migraines

“Our client worked as a Layout Designer in Idaho. He suffered from severe depression, Bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic migraines. As his conditions worsened he was taken off work by his doctors and began receiving long-term disability benefits. Our client’s claim was administered by the Matrix Absence Management Company on behalf of Reliance Standard.

Unfortunately, after only two months of payments, Reliance Standard cut off his disability benefits. Reliance Standard relied upon two statements within our client’s medical records stating he felt a bit better combined with its own medical record review asserting our client could still work full-time to deny benefits. This occurred even though our client required ongoing and continuing hospitalizations and treatments for his conditions.

Our client immediately contacted Fields Disability for help fighting this decision. His attorney and the team at Fields Disability built the evidence necessary to win this appeal and respond to all of Reliance Standard’s errors. We documented the numerous points where Reliance Standard ignored, misstated, and selectively cited relevant evidence to its benefit and our client’s detriment. We reached out to our client’s numerous doctors to show their support in the form of narrative reports. After reviewing our appeal Reliance Standard reversed its decision, paid our client his back pay, and recommenced monthly benefit payments.”

Warehouse Worker - Youngtown, AZ

Umbilical Hernia

“A 50 year old male who, prior to his disability, worked as a Warehouse Worker with Amazon in Phoenix. As part of his occupation, he had to repeatedly lift, reach, bend, and climb stairs, as well as stand with his arms stretched for eleven hour shifts.

Over a three month period, he developed significant pain in his lower abdominal area, which became so excruciating over time that he had to apply for disability benefits which, unfortunately, was denied. While having to deal with the disability insurance carrier, he underwent a surgery to rectify an umbilical hernia, which forced him to stay in bed convalescing for months on end.

Eventually, he sought out the assistance of Fields Disability. Attorney Merrick Williams reviewed the file, assembled supportive medical records and reports and filed a memorandum of appeal demanding reversal of the disability carriers’ denial.

After a 45 day review of the appeal, the disability carrier reversed its denial and began making disability payments. While this clients condition is, fortunately, something that will eventually heal, he is extraordinarily grateful for the efforts of Fields Disability to ensure he is receiving disability payments while he is attempting to heal from his condition.”

Business Development Manager - Ada, OK

Complications from Back Surgeries, Radiculopathy

“A business development manager for US Foods had back surgery. After surgery he developed radiating pain and was eventually diagnosed with Radiculopathy. He could not work due to his symptoms. Cigna approved his initial request for long-term disability benefits. Four months later, despite knowing that the manager was scheduled for an upcoming invasive surgery, Cigna terminated benefits. Cigna hired a physical therapist who determined that the manager could still work despite his symptoms.

Exasperated with the decision from Cigna, and worried about the upcoming expenses from surgery, he contacted Fields Disability to assist with his appeal. The attorneys worked with our client’s doctors to obtain all treatment records, and hired a vocational expert to report on how our client’s condition made returning to work impossible. As a result of the strong evidence submitted on appeal, our client received back-pay and had his benefits reinstated. He was happy that Fields Disability handled the appeal process quickly and his awarded benefits could help pay for his ongoing treatment.”

Global Sales Representative - Aurora, IL

Cognitive Impairment, TBI

“A 51-year-old gentleman, who worked as a Global Salesperson for a large, multinational business, suffered a traumatic brain injury. His job required him to reason, analyze and articulate highly complex sales concepts too potential buyers, which despite his earnest effort, he could no longer do.

He attempted to work for several months, but when he began to slur his words and forget his most important sales pitches, he saw his doctor. Neurocognitive tests were done and demonstrated that he suffered from cognitive impairment and his doctors advised him that his condition was irreversible. Thereafter, he applied for disability benefits which, despite the clear findings of cognitive decline, the disability carrier denied.

He then hired Fields Law Disability and its staff quickly moved to obtain all records as well as supportive reports from the treating doctors. An appeal was files, and the denial was reversed in light of the substantial evidence that had been presented.”