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Disability Denied is published by Mark Yazdani.

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Reasons Claims are Denied #4 – “Workplace Conflict”
April 17th, 2011

Conflicts with co-workers and management are regular occurrences in all manner of workplaces throughout Canada. Disputes with co-workers can arise over personality clashes, jealousy, gossip/backbiting, sexual harassment and competition. Disputes with supervisors and management can occur as a result... Read more »

Consult a Disability Lawyer before agreeing to a Lump Sum Settlement
January 23rd, 2011

Occasionally, an insurance company will approach a disabled claimant and offer to pay them a one-time lump sum payment rather than continuing to pay monthly disability benefits. In exchange, the claimant signs a “Full and Final” release whereby they surrender all further entitlement unde... Read more »

Tips for Disability Claimants #2 – Avoid Opening a Facebook Account
December 13th, 2009

Over the last several years, insurance companies have been aggressively pursuing access to claimants’ online profiles with Facebook and other social media networks. Their primary goal is to obtain photographs that depict a claimant engaged in social activities or performing physical tasks. If... Read more »

Reasons Claims are Denied #3 – Surveillance
July 5th, 2009

Surveillance is a common tool used by disability insurance companies during the adjudication of a disability claim. The insurance company will hire an investigative firm to secretly take photos and video footage of a claimant and observe a claimant’s activities. If the insurance company believes t... Read more »

Tips for Disability Claimants #1 – Maintain Regular Treatment
April 3rd, 2009

Ensuring that you maintain regular care and treatment for your disability greatly assists the strength of your claim. This means visiting your doctor on a regular basis, being examined and treated by specialists when necessary, and ensuring that you take medication as prescribed by your treating phy... Read more »

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