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Can You Get Long-Term Disability Benefits for Ménière’s Disease?

June 10, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

If you suffer from Ménière’s disease, you already understand that the condition is far more than occasional dizziness. The u…

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Honored to Be Selected to Super Lawyers Again

June 9, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

I’m proud to share that I’ve once again been selected to Super Lawyers, an honor that continues to hold special meaning each…

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Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C. Recognizes June 2026 as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

June 5, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

CARLE PLACE, NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C. Disability and Insurance Law 1 Old Countr…

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How to File an ERISA Long-Term Disability Claim

April 8, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

A serious medical condition that prevents someone from working can create significant financial and emotional stress. Many…

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Are Long-Term Disability Benefits Taxable?

April 8, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

A serious medical condition can interrupt income and create immediate financial pressure. Many professionals expect long-ter…

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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome And Long Term Disability Insurance: What Claimants Should Know

April 6, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

Back surgery is often undertaken with the goal of reducing pain, restoring mobility, and allowing a return to work. Unfortun…

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Appealing an ERISA Long Term Disability Denial

March 31, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

1) Confirm your plan is governed by ERISA ERISA generally applies to private‑sector, employer‑sponsored LTD plans—not to gov…

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Chiari Malformation and Long Term Disability Claims: What Claimants Should Know

March 24, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

Chiari malformation is a neurological condition in which brain tissue—usually the cerebellum—extends into the spinal canal…

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Understanding Parkinson’s Disease and Filing for Long Term Disability Insurance

March 20, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that can significantly affect a person’s ability to work. As…

Is Radiculopathy Disabling for Long Term Disability (LTD) Claims?

March 13, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

Yes. Radiculopathy can be disabling for LTD purposes when the condition causes persistent, well‑documented symptoms that pre…

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How to Prove Multiple Sclerosis for Long Term Disability Benefits

March 12, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a well‑recognized neurological disease, but securing long‑term disability (LTD) benefits requires…

Understanding Your Rights When Filing a Long-Term Disability Claim

March 9, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

When disability prevents you from working, your long‑term disability (LTD) insurance benefits are meant to provide financial…

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What the 24-Month Mental Nervous Limitation Means for Your LTD Claim

March 6, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

Long‑term disability insurers increasingly rely on the 24‑month mental‑nervous limitation to cut off benefits for claimants…

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How Surveillance Can Destroy Your Long-Term Disability Claim

February 17, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

Insurance companies frequently rely on surveillance to undermine long-term disability (LTD) claims. While many claimants ass…

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Your Doctor’s Role in a Successful Disability Insurance Claim

February 16, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

When you file a long‑term disability insurance claim, your doctor becomes one of the most important contributors to your cas…

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5 Disability Insurance Policy Clauses You Should Review Before Filing a Claim

February 12, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

When a disability prevents someone from working, their disability insurance policy becomes one of the most important financi…

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Why You Should Hire an Attorney Before Filing a Long-Term Disability Claim

February 12, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

When a medical condition forces you to stop working, filing a long‑term disability (LTD) claim may feel overwhelming. Whethe…

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Who Can Fill Out Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paperwork?

February 9, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

Applying for disability insurance benefits is often far more demanding than people expect. Insurance companies often request…

Common Roadblocks In Long Term Disability Claims

February 5, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

Filing a long‑term disability (LTD) claim should be straightforward when you’re unable to work due to illness or injury. Unf…

Disability Benefits Reinstated For Senior Banking Executive

January 30, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

GARDEN CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Disability Benefits Reinstated for Senior Executive F…

Disability Benefits Denial Reversed In ME CFS Claim

January 30, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

CARLE PLACE, NY, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C. announced t…

Why Claimants Should Hire a Vocational Expert When an LTD Claim Transitions to “Any Occupation”

January 29, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

When a long‑term disability (LTD) insurance claim transitions from an “own occupation” definition of disability to an “any o…

Social Media and Long Term Disability Claims: How Online Activity Can Impact Your Benefits

January 6, 2026 | Justin C. Frankel

Social media has become a natural part of daily life. We share photos, celebrate milestones, and stay connected with friends…

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How to Appeal a Prudential Long-Term Disability Denial

December 29, 2025 | Justin C. Frankel

You made a long-term disability insurance investment to protect your finances. After a serious injury or illness, you receiv…

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