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Mitch came to Riemer Hess requiring immediate assistance and the prowess of a skilled disability law team because his Short Term Disability (“STD”) had been termination for lack of proof. Termination of Mitch’s STD benefits meant that his 26-week salary continuation was immediately cut off and he had no source of income. Unfortunately, Mitch was facing the possibility of a lengthy and costly appeal. To make matters worse, he also had Long Term Disability (“LTD”) claim pending under an individual policy that was facing a denial due to lack of proof.  Mitch desperately needed the assistance of attorney Scott Riemer and immediately retained the firm after his initial consultation.

A work-related team building exercise resulted in a serious spinal injury for our client, Jack.  When Jack first came to Riemer Hess, he had worked through his injury for nearly a year.  Despite continued treatment, his symptoms were progressing in severity and he found himself experiencing more and more difficulty performing his job Jack eventually went out on a medical leave of absence and was awarded salary continuation by his employer.  However, Jack needed guidance pursuing Long Term Disability benefits because he knew that his injuries would prevent him from working longer than his salary continuation would last.

There are a number important occupational analysis tools to prove long term disability in order to win & maintain benefits. These are important for proving disability and willing and maintaining long term disability benefits.

A vocational assessment can provide a detailed, expert opinion that explains why your disability prevents you from working.

A vocational expert can achieve this by:  (1) providing an accurate and comprehensive description of your job responsibilities; (2) highlighting the skills and abilities necessary to perform your job successfully; (3) clearly explaining your inability to meet particular work demands; and (4) providing an expert conclusion as to whether you can perform your own occupation or any other occupation.

Functional limitations from your disability can affect your ability to do your job and may support a disability claim. Your condition may cause limitations or restrictions that affect your job and prevent you from performing the requirements of your occupation or other occupations.  You may suffer from exertional limitations, non-exertional limitations, or a combination thereof.