MONTHLY LONG-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS WON ON APPEAL! HOW WE OVERTURNED THIS UNFORTUNATE DENIAL
Their first competition occurred at sunrise, on Thursday, Aug. 23, 1928, with just 11 boats in attendance. Almost immediately, one of the contestants brought in a 103-pound tarpon, and others would later catch four more in the waters that day. The second day of the tournament would produce even more tarpon caught.
But these giant fish weren’t the only thing caught from this first competition; word of the Grand Isle Tarpon Club caught on and spread fast.
The rodeo gained in popularity and attendance, and so did the prizes. In 1951, winning the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo meant the possibility of coming home with “a 1951 Plymouth four-door sedan, a 32-piece silver set, 17 rods and reels, tools, a savings bond, three sets of automobile tires, a lawnmower, eight outboard motors, a .22 caliber rifle, an aquaplane, deck chairs, a fishing suit,” and countless trophies. But, these expensive prizes ultimately became a thorn in the rodeo’s reputation. Participants began doing anything to win, including net- catching fish, catching fish beforehand, and keeping them until near death. Valuable prizes were no longer an option.
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. Yet 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. 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 coworkers. 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!
Today, the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo has spread its influence to include 29 species of fish and now has three divisions: Big Game, Shoreline, and Inside.
So, the next time you’re on the Gulf in July, look out for the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo!
SMOKY SPICY BROCCOLI FRITTERS
Ingredients • 2 1/2 cups chopped broccoli • 1/4 cup chopped onion • 1/4 cup packed cilantro • 1 tsp oil, plus more for frying • 1/3 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp smoked or
regular paprika • 1 tsp chipotle pepper powder • 1 tbsp barbecue sauce • 3/4 cup chickpea flour
Directions 1. In a food processor, add broccoli, onion, cilantro, and 1 tsp oil and process until uniform. Transfer to a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well to distribute. 2. Let mixture sit for 2 minutes for the broccoli to leak enough moisture so you can form patties. If mixture is too wet, add more chickpea flour. If mixture is too dry and does not stick well, wait another few minutes or sprinkle some water and mix. 3. Shape into 5–6 patties. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and spread it in the pan. 4. Pan-fry the patties for 4–5 minutes per side. 5. Serve with Sriracha, ketchup, barbecue sauce, marinara, or a cooling ranch as desired.
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