Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. It is mainly caused by exposure to asbestos, a mineral that was commonly used in various industries until its dangers were widely recognized....
When individuals face debilitating health conditions that hinder their ability to work, long-term disability benefits can provide essential financial support. People are entitled to LTD insurance...
Long-term disability (LTD) is a disability insurance policy that provides coverage to an employee who is unable to work for a long period following an illness, injury, or accident. Just as for other...
Short-term disability and workers’ compensation benefits are two different types of benefits. These policies are not interchangeable, and when determining eligibility for these benefits, the...
People with disability who are unable to work may receive wage replacement benefits from an insurer. To claim the benefits, the disabled person has to undergo a medical evaluation to ascertain the...
Medical necessity review for behavioral health services is necessary to make sure that the services provided are medically necessary for the patient. The term medical necessity indicates the...
U.S. veterans may be eligible for disability benefits, and the amount that may be granted is based on how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rates the applicant’s service-related...
Medical record review for social security disability benefits involves a comprehensive analysis of the claimant’s medical records to validate the claim. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that is...
Medical records are most important when it comes to winning a disability claim or getting a disability application granted by the Social Security Administration (SSA). That is what makes medical...
Attorneys representing disability claimants will need solid medical evidence to support the disability allegation. This evidence is to be developed from the medical records through a thorough...
Medical records and medical chart review are among the most important aspects of a VA (Veterans Affairs) claim for disability benefits. There are different types of medical records, each having a...