All Posts By Justin Frankel
Why You Should Hire an Attorney Before Filing a Long-Term Disability Claim
When a medical condition forces you to stop working, filing a long‑term disability (LTD) claim may feel overwhelming. Whether your policy is governed by ERISA or is a private, non‑ERISA disability policy, one of the smartest…
Who Can Fill Out Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paperwork?
Key Takeaways A disability insurance benefit application involves detailed paperwork, coordination with multiple parties, and careful attention to how information is presented to the insurance company. Medical evidence plays…
Common Roadblocks In Long Term Disability Claims
Filing a long‑term disability (LTD) claim should be straightforward when you’re unable to work due to illness or injury. Unfortunately, for many claimants, the process is anything but simple. Insurance companies impose stric…
Disability Benefits Reinstated For Senior Banking Executive
GARDEN CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Disability Benefits Reinstated for Senior Executive Following Appeal of Their Disability Claim Termination The Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C…
Disability Benefits Denial Reversed In ME CFS Claim
CARLE PLACE, NY, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C. announced that a national long term disability insurer has reversed its prior denial of short term disabil…
Why Claimants Should Hire a Vocational Expert When an LTD Claim Transitions to “Any Occupation”
When a long‑term disability (LTD) insurance claim transitions from an “own occupation” definition of disability to an “any occupation” definition, the stakes dramatically increase for claimants. This transition—typically occ…
Social Media and Long Term Disability Claims: How Online Activity Can Impact Your Benefits
Social media has become a natural part of daily life. We share photos, celebrate milestones, and stay connected with friends and family. But when you are filing or appealing a long‑term disability (LTD) claim, your online pr…
How to Appeal a Prudential Long-Term Disability Denial
Key Takeaways A disability insurance claim depends on the specific terms of the disability insurance policy, including how disability is defined and what exclusions apply to policyholders. When a claim is denied by the Prude…
How Do I Know If I Have An ERISA Plan?
Key Takeaways ERISA sets federal standards for most employer-sponsored disability benefit plans, including long-term and short-term disability coverage. Certain benefit programs, such as government plans and church plans, ar…