Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients Against Madison National
Fields Law Firm successfully recovers millions of dollars each year for our disabled clients throughout the United States. Our Long Term Disability experience is matched by very few other law firms in the country and has earned us a national reputation.
Here are just a few examples of our Long Term Disability appeal case wins against Madison National.
Amy – Teacher – South Saint Paul, Minnesota
Multiple Sclerosis, Dizziness, Fatigue, Balance Problems
An English teacher from Minnesota began feeling dizzy and fatigued. Her doctor referred her to a neurologist who discovered lesions on her brain and diagnosed her with Multiple Sclerosis. The bouts of dizziness and vertigo became too severe and forced her to stop working for about six months. She applied for Short Term Disability benefits through her employer’s insurance plan. Madison National denied her benefits, saying that she did not meet their definition of disabled.
Frustrated and concerned about her loss of income, she contacted Fields Law for help with an appeal. The attorneys at Fields Law contacted our client’s doctors and built a strong appeal. Our client received regular updates on the appeal and was kept informed every step of the way. Ultimately, the appeal was successful and Madison National approved her claim. She received a lump-sum check for her benefits and was happy to use the funds to continue her treatments.
Cheryl – Probation Officer – North Mankato, Minnesota
Mental Health
The insurance company denied a probation officer her Long Term Disability after she became unable to work with her clients due to her mental health. The disabled worker retained Fields Law to represent her in appealing Madison National’s denial. The insurer relied on the opinion of a doctor who had never seen our client and who discounted and erroneously ignored valid neuropsychological testing that demonstrated our client’s inability to work. The denial did not even consider how her mental limitations affected her ability to do her job.
Our Long Term Disability lawyers prepared an appeal for our client, which demonstrated the validity of the neuropsychological testing and obtained a letter from our client’s treating doctors to support her disability. In the end, Madison National reversed its denial of benefits and our client received back pay as well as ongoing monthly benefits.
Tim – Teacher – Eagan, Minnesota
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
A teacher from Minnesota suffered from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. His treating doctors recommended he stop working due to his severe conditions. He applied for Long Term Disability benefits through his employer’s plan. Unfortunately, Madison National denied his claim based on a lack of objective findings substantiating his limitations and restrictions.
After some research, he turned to Fields Law for help. Our attorneys put together an appeal outlining the substantial medical evidence that was selectively cited, misstated, and ignored during the initial claim determination. Additionally, we received narrative reports from our client’s treating doctors, establishing the basis for their opinions and the limitations they assessed for our client. After receiving our appeal, Madison National reversed its decision and paid our client his backpay.
