Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Nevada
Fields Law Firm successfully recovers millions of dollars each year for our disabled clients throughout the United States. Our Long Term Disability experience is matched by very few other law firms in the country and has earned us a national reputation.
Here are just a few examples of our Long Term Disability appeal and lawsuit case wins in Nevada.
Paula – Registered Nurse – Henderson, Nevada
AL Amyloidosis, Hypokalemia, Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Bilateral Pleural Effusion, Multiple Subsegmental Pulmonary Emboli, Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis, Slow Gastric Motility
A registered nurse in Nevada developed multiple serious medical conditions, including AL amyloidosis, hypokalemia, chronic diastolic heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, bilateral pleural effusion, multiple subsegmental pulmonary emboli, acute deep vein thrombosis, and slow gastric motility. When these conditions prevented continued work, a Long Term Disability claim was filed. The Hartford denied the claim, asserting an ability to perform other occupations despite the documented limitations.
Fields Law moved quickly to prepare a detailed administrative appeal, coordinating directly with medical providers and obtaining a functional capacity evaluation to document work-precluding restrictions. After comprehensive medical and functional evidence was submitted, The Hartford reversed course and approved benefits, with payments beginning and additional backpay issued for benefits owed.
Chris – Medical Equipment Technician – Las Vegas, Nevada
Stroke, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Shortness of Breath, Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression
A medical equipment technician in Nevada suffered a stroke and experienced ongoing dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, fatigue, anxiety, and depression that interfered with the ability to work. After a Long Term Disability claim was denied by The Hartford, they turned to Fields Law for guidance.
The Fields team submitted a detailed appeal, but the insurer denied the claim again, citing an alleged lack of objective evidence. While the decision was pending, our client’s symptoms worsened, and a fall resulted in a fatal head injury. Fields continued pursuing the benefits owed and filed a second appeal that identified errors in the insurer’s prior review and presented the medical record in a direct, organized manner. The Hartford ultimately approved benefits through the date of death, and the claim was paid as required under the policy.
Maria – Engineer – Gardnerville, Nevada
Post Concussive Syndrome and Cognitive Issues.
An engineer in Nevada suffered a concussion after striking her head while surfing and later developed post-concussive syndrome and cognitive issues. Because her job required sustained, high-level cognitive performance, she could no longer continue working and filed a Long Term Disability claim with Lincoln Financial. The insurance company denied the application, leaving her without the monthly benefits the policy was designed to provide.
The Fields attorneys stepped in to build an administrative appeal focused on the medical and occupational evidence the insurer overlooked. Our team obtained updated medical records, secured detailed support letters from treating providers, and prepared a comprehensive appeal that directly addressed the denial rationale and documented how the condition prevented full-time performance of her engineering duties. After reviewing the appeal and supporting exhibits, Lincoln Financial reversed its decision and reinstated monthly Long Term Disability benefits.
