April 2007

Kelly Iley, a pharmacist for Kroger Co, was insured under the company’s group long-term disability policy with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife). In June 2001, Ms. Iley was diagnosed with lumbar disc disease.
Continue Reading MetLife Denial Reversed on Appeal: A Diagnosis of Radiculopathy is Exempt from 24 Month Limitation Period for Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders

Robin Plummer, a pharmacist for Kmart Corporation, was insured under the company’s group disability plan administered by Continental Insurance Company. In 2003, Hartford Life Insurance Company took over administration of the plan.
Continue Reading Hartford’s Attempt to Deny Disability Benefits Based on Video Surveillance is Reversed on Appeal

Nancy Mikrut, a pediatric nurse practitioner for Danbury Health Systems, was insured under the company’s group disability plan administered by Unum Life Insurance Company of America. In 1999, Ms. Mikrut was injured in an automobile accident and was unable to return to work due to severe back pain.
Continue Reading Unum’s Denial of Pediatric Nurse is Overturned on Appeal