Why Did My Disability Insurance Company Hire a Surveillance Company?
Jun 23, 2026
One of the most unsettling moments in a long-term disability claim occurs when a claimant discovers that their disability insurance company has hired a private investigator to conduct surveillance. Wh...
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Can Social Media Hurt Your Long-Term Disability Claim?
Jun 18, 2026
By Justin C. Frankel, Esq. Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C. If you have filed a long-term disability claim, one question you should ask yourself is this: Would I be comfortable if my disability i...
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10 Mistakes to Avoid After a Long-Term Disability Denial (2026 Guide)
Jun 18, 2026
Many disability claims are denied because of missing evidence, incomplete medical documentation, surveillance, or disputes over how a medical condition affects a claimant's ability to work. 10 Mistake...
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Can You Get Long-Term Disability Benefits for Ménière’s Disease?
Jun 10, 2026
Long-Term Disability Attorney Justin C. Frankel Explains How to Qualify for Benefits and Fight Disability Insurance Denials Is Ménière’s Disease Considered a Disability? If you suffer from Ménière’s d...
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Invisible Illnesses & Disability Claims: What Claimants Should Know
May 26, 2026
Chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome are often misunderstood because they are not visible but their impact is very real. These conditions can cause debilitating pain, severe fatigu...
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Understanding Long COVID: What Claimants Should Know About Ongoing, Life Altering Symptoms
Apr 30, 2026
More than four years after the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic, many individuals continue to experience serious health complications long after the initial infection has resolved. This condition—common...
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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome & Long Term Disability Insurance
Apr 06, 2026
Back surgery is often expected to "fix" the problem. But for many people, pain and limitations persist—or worsen. This is known as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS). What is Failed Back Surgery Synd...
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ERISA Long Term Disability Denied? Here’s What to Know About Appealing
Mar 31, 2026
If your employer provided LTD claim was denied, ERISA gives you rights—but also strict deadlines. A few basics every claimant should understand: Is your plan governed by ERISA? Most private, employer ...
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Chiari Malformation & Long Term Disability: What Claimants Should Know
Mar 23, 2026
Chiari malformation happens when brain tissue presses into the spinal canal, often disrupting cerebrospinal fluid flow. Symptoms vary widely — from severe headaches triggered by coughing or strain, to...
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What Long Term Disability Policies Are Governed by ERISA?
Mar 20, 2026
ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974) governs most private sector, employer sponsored long term disability (LTD) benefit plans. It typically does not govern government or church ...
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