Case Results: Long-Term Disability

When Emily Parker (not her real name, of course), a dedicated Research Public Health Analyst at the prestigious Research Triangle Institute, found her promising career abruptly halted by a debilitating mix of severe fatigue, insomnia, and other health issues, her world turned upside down. Despite her years of hard work and rising through the ranks…

Mom of Three Wins Long-Term Disability Appeal Against The Standard Getting long-term disability benefits for whiplash can be tough. Our client, Lisa Thompson (not her real name), was a mom of three and a professional who loved science and computers. Her life changed in 2019 when a car accident left her with severe injuries, including…

$160,000 Lawsuit Settlement of Denied Long Term Disability Claim After Doctor says “keep working with your cardiac condition and you will have a heart attack” Summary: Our client, James Porter (not the claimant’s real name, of course!), was employed as a Senior Project Manager at a major technologic innovation company in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia when…

Mary Smith (not her real name, obviously) contracted COVID-19, leading to two emergency room visits and severe long COVID symptoms, including persistent pain, fatigue, and brain fog. These symptoms were exacerbated by her pre-existing conditions, lupus and other autoimmune issues, which significantly impacted her ability to recover and function. Despite attempting to return to work…

Mitre Corporation Engineer Denied Benefits Before Coming to BenGlassLaw When Michael Carter (not the claimant’s real name, of course!), an engineer at The MITRE Corporation, suffered a severe head injury, his long-term disability claim was denied by Reliance Standard Life Insurance. He turned to the BenGlassLaw long-term disability appeal team for help. The Challenge: Carter…

“Bill” approached our firm after his long-term disability claim against The Hartford was improperly denied. His occupation as a Global HR Business Partner at AstraZenica required a blend of strategic insight, interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle various responsibilities ranging from workforce planning to addressing employee relations issues. The Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis and…

BenGlassLaw Long-Term Disability Team Obtains $500,000 in Benefits After Aetna Failed to Give Treating Doctors Time to Review Functional Capacity Report Our client worked in a sedentary occupation and had been paid benefits by Aetna life insurance company for just over two years. In October, Aetna terminated the benefits based largely on the results of…

BenGlassLaw long-term disability team wins benefits for physical therapist assistant who ceased working due to a multitude of debilitating symptoms The BenGlassLaw long-term disability team, lead by attorney Damon Miller, won another case in the federal court in Virginia. The claimant, employed as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Legacy Healthcare Services ceased working due to…

BenGlassLaw Long-Term Disability Win Secures $1,200,000 in past and future benefits for Facebook employee who worked as records manager. The Facebook Long-Term Disability Plan Sometimes the coolest companies to work for don’t always have the coolest benefit plans. Helen had begun working for Facebook in January 2017 as a Manager of Records. She frequently had…

About the Case The BenGlassLaw long-term disability client, a former attorney for The MITRE Corporation, underwent a double bypass heart surgery. Post-surgery, his doctors advised against returning to his stressful job to prevent further cardiac issues. The claimant was covered under his employer’s Group Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan, managed by Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co.…