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Is a Disability Lawsuit Harder Than An Appeal?
Is a Disability Lawsuit Harder To Win Than an Appeal? My name is Brandon Osterbind and I’m an injury and disability attorney here in Central Virginia. I help people whose long-term disability claims have been denied. Today, I’d like to answer the question, “Is it harder to win a disability lawsuit than an appeal?” What…
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What is a physicians statement?
What Is A Physician’s Statement And Why Is It So Important? My name is Brandon Osterbind and I am an injury and disability attorney in Central Virginia. I work with people whose long-term disability claims have been denied and help them get on claim or get their benefits approved. And one of the things that…
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What Does DE NOVO REVIEW Mean? (ERISA)
What Does De Novo Review Mean Under ERISA? My name is Brandon Osterbind. I’m an injury and disability attorney in Central Virginia. And I help people whose long-term disability claims have been denied. The question is, “What is a ‘de novo’ review under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act?” And bear with me because we’re…
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Do Insurance Companies Have Investigators?
They’re Watching. Don’t Get Caught By Insurance Companies. My name is Brandon Osterbind. I am an injury and disability attorney in Central Virginia and I help people whose long-term disability claims have been denied. Why they are watching you I want you to know that the insurance company is watching you. From the moment that…
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What Documents Do ERISA Claims Need?
These Documents Are Vital To Your ERISA Disability Claim My name is Brandon Osterbind. I am an injury and disability attorney in Central Virginia and I help people whose long-term disability claims have been denied. And certain documents are vital to your long-term disability claims. So let’s talk about what you should provide to your…
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Does Short-Term Disability Turn Into Long-Term Disability?
Short-Term Disability Does Not Guarantee Long-Term Disability My name is Brandon Osterbind. I am an injury and disability attorney in Central Virginia and I help people whose long-term disability claims have been denied. And today, I want to talk to you about short-term disability and how it relates to your long-term disability coverage. The title…
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What To Do After Your ERISA Disability Claim Is Denied
My ERISA Disability Claim Has Been Denied. What Happens Now? My name is Brandon Osterbind. I am an injury and disability attorney in Central Virginia and I help people whose long-term disability claims have been denied. I have good news for you. This is not the end of the road. You can submit an appeal…
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How Do I Find Out If I am Eligible For Long Term Disability?
How Do I Find Out If I Am Eligible For Long-Term Disability Benefits? How would you know whether you are eligible for long-term disability under your employer’s long-term disability policy? That question depends on what your insurance policy says. But first, you should be talking with your doctor. When you could qualify for long-term disability…
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Are ERISA Disability And Social Security Disability The Same Thing?
ERISA Disability Versus Social Security Disability Benefits: What Is The Difference ERISA versus Social Security disability. What’s the difference? My name is Brandon Osterbind. I am an injury and disability attorney in Central Virginia and I help people whose long-term disability claims have been denied. And I have people ask me all the time, “What…
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How Should I Talk To A Long-Term Disability Insurance Company?
Don’t Make This Mistake With Your Insurance Company From The Beginning My name is Brandon Osterbind. I’m an injury and disability attorney in Central Virginia and I help people whose long-term disability claims have been denied. There are several mistakes you can make with respect to your long-term disability claim, but today, I want to…
