Claims: Publications and Resources

Summary: The Disability Insurance Claims: Questions and Answers database at Disabled World (DW) provides a comprehensive collection of resources on disability insurance. This includes articles, FAQs, and expert advice on managing disability insurance claims, both short-term and long-term. Publications cover topics such as eligibility for benefits, the claims process, understanding policy terms, common reasons for claim denials, and legal recourse for denied claims. It also features insights into specific insurance policies, the role of ERISA in claims, and strategies for navigating the complex landscape of disability insurance to ensure claimants receive the benefits they are entitled to.

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Claims: Publications and Resources
Title of Document	Paper Author	Preface / Postface	Publication Type	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Court Overturns Mental Illness Disability Claim Denial	Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2014/08/26	2026/01/02
Cigna Settles Long-Term Disability Denial Case	Gregory Michael Dell	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2013/05/31	2025/12/18
ERISA Disability Appeals: Miss Deadline, Lose Your Rights	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2013/02/12	2026/01/11
Dentist Loses Benefits Fight with Standard Insurance	Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2012/06/01	2026/01/10
Tactics Insurers May Use to Deny Disability Claims	Ian C. Langtree	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2011/11/11	2025/05/17
Overturning Disability Denial for Stage 3 Breast Cancer Claims	Rachel Alters - Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Announcement	2011/10/17	2025/05/24
$8.3 Billion Paid in Long-Term Disability Claims Last Year	Ian C. Langtree	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Data & Statistical Analysis	2011/10/04	2025/05/24
Dentists Face Disability Insurance Claim Challenges	Ian C. Langtree	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2011/04/23	2026/01/10
CIGNA Disability Claim Denied: Appeals and Your Rights	Ian C. Langtree	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2011/04/19	2026/01/11
Disability Insurance Lump Sum Buyout Options Explained	Disability Attorneys Dell and Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2011/04/16	2026/01/11
Filing a Successful Claim for Disability Benefits	Ian C. Langtree	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2011/01/26	2025/06/03
Understanding Disability Insurance Coverage and Duration	Ian C. Langtree	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2011/01/17	2026/01/11
Functional Capacity Evaluation: FCE Tests for Disability	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/24	2026/01/11
Suing Disability Insurers for Bad Faith Claims Explained	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/21	2026/01/11
Most Common Conditions for Long-Term Disability Claims	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/20	2026/01/11
Social Security Approval & Disability Insurance Claims	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/20	2026/01/11
Functional Capacity Exam: What FCE Tests Mean for Claims	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/20	2026/01/11
Best Doctor Type for Long-Term Disability Claims	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/20	2026/01/11
Medical Authorization Forms for Disability Insurance	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/20	2026/01/11
Self-Reported Condition Limits in Disability Policies	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/20	2026/01/11
Volunteer Work and Long-Term Disability Benefits: Rules	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/19	2026/01/11
Pre-Existing Conditions and Disability Claim Denials	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/18	2026/01/11
Doctor Visit Frequency for Disability Insurance Claims	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/17	2026/01/11
Top 5 Reasons Why Disability Insurance Claims Get Denied	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/17	2026/01/11
Determining Your Date of Disability for LTD Claims	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/17	2026/01/11
Residual Disability Claims: Benefits and Eligibility	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/16	2026/01/11
Why Hire a Disability Attorney for Your ERISA Appeal	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/16	2026/01/11
Duration of Long-Term Disability Benefits After Approval	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/16	2026/01/11
Why Disability Insurers Request Your Tax Return Records	Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/09/16	2026/01/11

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