Short & Long Term Disability Cases We’ve Won for Our Clients in Arizona

A 50 year old male who, prior to his disability, worked as a Warehouse Worker with Amazon, had to repeatedly lift, reach, bend, and climb stairs, as well as stand with his arms stretched for eleven hour shifts.

Over a three-month period, he developed significant pain in his lower abdominal area. The pain became so excruciating over time that he had to apply for disability benefits, which were denied. While having to deal with Aetna, he underwent a surgery to rectify an umbilical hernia, forcing him to stay in bed convalescing for months on end.

Eventually, he sought out the assistance of Fields Law Firm. Our attorneys reviewed the file, assembled supportive medical records and reports and filed a memorandum of appeal demanding reversal of the disability carriers’ denial. After a 45 day review of the appeal, Aetna reversed its denial and began making disability payments. While our clients condition is, fortunately, something that will eventually heal, he is extraordinarily grateful for the efforts of Fields Law to ensure he is receiving disability payments while he is attempting to heal from his condition.

A CT Scan Tech with severe degenerative joint disease in both of his knees was unable to work because his fast-paced job required frequent standing and walking. He filed a claim for Long Term Disability benefits, but his insurance company denied benefits from the outset, stating he could work his own occupation. After being referred by a colleague, he went to Fields Disability for help.

Our team went to work appealing the denial decision. Our attorneys developed substantial medical evidence supporting our client’s severe limitations and secured statements from his treating physicians describing his conditions. The appeal was submitted with legal arguments regarding MetLife’s duty to consider all the evidence and provide a full and fair review. The insurer approved our client’s Long Term Disability claim, and our team continues to manage his claim on an ongoing basis.

A Customer Service Supervisor trained and managed new customer service reps, which required her to be on her feet all day, while interacting with employees and customers. Unfortunately, some difficult events in her childhood led to PTSD, and eventually full-blown major depressive disorder. Given the demands of her occupation, she had to temporarily leave her job and file for disability. She was approved, but only for a limited time, until Metlife demanded she return to work. Her doctors told her she was incapable of working and needed therapy to overcome her problems.

Frustrated with Metlife’s refusal to reinstate her much-needed benefits, she hired Fields Law. Our attorneys gathered the necessary medical support from her various doctors and filed an appeal. The appeal was successful, and she was relieved to have her benefits reinstated.