Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients Against Lincoln Financial
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 Lincoln Financial.
Brandie – Office Manager – Piedmont, Missouri
Arnold-Chiari Syndrome
A young mother of two from Missouri suffered from the effects of Arnold-Chiari Syndrome. This included frequent blackouts and migraine headaches. As a result, she could not continue working. Her Long Term Disability carrier accepted her claim and paid benefits. The insurer later cut off her benefits claiming that the medical records did not show she was unable to perform her own occupation.
Unsure of what to do, she reached out to Fields Law Firm. The attorneys at Fields Law began updating our client’s medical records to submit to Lincoln Financial. In addition, we worked with her neurosurgeon to provide a narrative report which highlighted the effects of her condition. Upon review, Lincoln Financial reversed their decision and reinstated her monthly benefits. Our client was overjoyed at the reinstatement of her benefits and could rest easy knowing that she could provide for her children.
Ladonna – Volunteer Coordinator – Laplata, Maryland
Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Cervical Spine Radiculopathy, Right Shoulder Tendinopathy
A volunteer coordinator at a veteran service home suffered from fibromyalgia, migraines, cervical spine radiculopathy, and right shoulder tendinopathy. She had managed her various conditions well for several years but was finally unable to work at her position due to exacerbations of her fibromyalgia, migraines, and neck pain. Lincoln Financial paid her claim for just over ten months, until they discontinued disability benefits stating she had no restrictions or limitations resulting in an inability to work at the veteran service home.
Concerned about the lost income, she hired Fields Law to appeal the denial. Our attorney’s secured extensive medical records and opinions from our client’s treating providers stating she could not work. We combined these records with legal and factual arguments about the physical demands of our client’s position at the veteran service center. Lincoln Financial overturned their decision, resulting in a large payment of back benefits. Our client was able to avoid foreclosure on her home due to the quick payment of benefits.
John – Field Engineer – Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Spinal Stenosis
A Field Engineer suffered a low back injury and was no longer able to perform the duties of his job, which often required in-person tours of work sites, heavy lifting, and extensive hours. He submitted a claim to his disability insurance carrier. Lincoln Financial performed a cursory review of the claim and denied his benefits. Unsure what to do, he searched for help online and hired Fields Law Firm to assist with disputing the denial of benefits.
Our attorneys worked on assembling evidence to contradict Lincoln Financial’s medical review. We requested a series of reports from our client’s neurosurgeon to identify his restrictions and limitations. Our attorneys argued the restrictions and limitations would not allow for the performance of our client’s demanding occupation. After review of the appeal, the denial decision was overturned and our client was issued his much deserved benefits.
