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Can't Work Due to Disability? Advice from a Disability Lawyer
If you have recently become disabled or developed disabling symptoms, you may be going through many challenges as you co...
When your doctor doesn't support your claim for long term disability benefits, what should you do next?
Your doctor's opinion can be very important in your claim. It can certainly be difficult to get the benefits you deserve without their support, but don't despair. There are some things you or your lawyer can do to help!
Why doesn't your doctor support your claim?
The first thing you should do is find out the reasons why your doctor won't support your claim. There are many factors that may contribute to their reluctance that don't necessarily have to do with whether or not they believe you have a legitimate claim.
Some common examples of reasons why a physician may not support your claim for long term disability include unclear expectations. Doctors may not understand what is expected from them in this process. They may also not want to commit to something they see as lengthy and complicated; personal opinions- some physicians may be reluctant to label a patient as disabled knowing that it may result in the approval of benefits; lack of time- some doctors may simply be concerned that the process of assisting with a long term disability claim will take up too much of their time; money- some doctors may wish to be reasonably compensated for their time in assisting with your claim; and medical opinions about your disability- some physicians may not wish to support your claim because they believe there are no limitations in your ability to work.
Share Lawyers can help
Despite their reasons for not supporting your claim, it's always best to have the opinion of a doctor who has treated you for a long time. Share Lawyers has experience in gathering information from your doctor and in explaining the process, which makes it easier to get the evidence you need to help you win your case!
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