nst Unjust Benefit Termination
HOW WE OVERTURNED THIS UNFORTUNATE DENIAL MONTHLY LONG-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS WON ON APPEAL! Our client Mary (not her real name) suffered from an extreme mental illness disability triggered by work burnout. Her claim story and her symptoms are scary, as you’ll read below, for several reasons. Mary’s treating physicians told her she could not work until she got better. But the Principal Insurance Company ignored the doctors and denied her claim for disability benefits. Principal claimed that the evidence she presented was insufficient to prove her case, despite her treating psychiatrist’s unwavering opinion.
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We worked closely with Mary to help her build her claim carefully and systematically with new, undeniable evidence far beyond what she had presented to Principal before they denied her claim. In helping Mary gather evidence to build her case, we needed to learn all the details of her story. As we did, we quickly realized that her story of burnout, and truly delusional bipolar disorder, was the most extreme we had ever heard. In her appeal, Mary simply needed to tell her story more vividly and effectively to the insurance company. Mary’s delusional symptoms were terrifying and included “hearing voices and seeing her dead relatives.” She thought she was constantly monitored and would not let anyone near her with a mobile phone. She felt her office was bugged and would only communicate in whispers with co-workers. She thought people were taking pictures of her through the skylight and while using the toilet. She was convinced trucks were following her, and she believed everyone who worked on her house, such as plumbers, yard, and maintenance personnel, was part of the mafia. She became extremely hyperactive, assigning staff to clean out cabinets and refrigerators at 2 a.m. during an ice storm and fired good staff members for no reason. With Mary’s help, we spoke with some of her physician supervisors to create detailed descriptions of their direct observations of Mary’s bizarre behavior. These descriptions were made into formal, signed statements. We created a more vivid, detailed statement for Mary’s signature describing her symptoms. Thankfully, presented with undeniable new evidence in Mary’s appeal and court opinions, Principal finally did the right thing. It paid her for all past-due benefits and began paying her the $7,500 per month that was owed to her under the policy. Unfortunately, disability insurance companies unfairly deny legitimate claims every day. But these unfair denials can be overturned with properly presented, stronger evidence. If you’ve suffered an unfair disability insurance claim denial, we’d love to hear your story and see if we can guide you to benefits. Call or text (225) 201-8311 for a consultation today!
Some of the upscale restaurants in the area include: • Texas de Brazil • Stab’s Prime Steak & Seafood
• Jubans • Maison Lacour French Restaurant • The Little Village
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House • Mansurs on the Boulevard
Marry Me Chicken Inspired by HealthyLittlePeach.com
Ingredients • 3 boneless chicken breasts • 1 tsp salt and pepper • 1 tbsp olive oil • 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Directions 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet over high heat, add olive oil and allow it to heat up. Then add chicken. 2. Let cook for 6 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat on the other side. Remove cooked chicken to a plate and set aside. 3. Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir sauce for 1 minute. 4. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the mixture. 5. Bring sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add chicken back to the skillet, coating each side. Cook until chicken reaches 165 F.
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