A press operator at a printing company became disabled after suffering a series of blackouts. He was unable to stand or walk for any significant period of time due to the danger of falling over. Initially, his insurer agreed that he was unable to perform his duties at the printing press. However, they then denied benefits during the Any Occupation period in the policy, stating the claimant could return to work at a number of sedentary jobs, despite the doctor telling Metlife that his patient was unable to work due to the danger of blacking out in the work space, even at a sedentary-type job.
The Fields Law attorneys collected updated medical records and a narrative report from our client’s treating physicians outlining his inability to work. The medical support was submitted with a brief arguing that our client’s blackouts would completely rule out any potential job base due to liability issues. Metlife agreed and reinstated the disability benefits and our client was able to continue treating for his blackout episodes with his financial security re-established.
