Prudential Denies Long-Term Disability Benefits To A Breast Cancer Survivor And Attorneys Dell & Schaefer Submit An Appeal
Our client, a breast cancer survivor, was a senior property manager for a large property management company for nearly fifteen years. As a senior property manager, our client was responsible for planning, controlling and directing the day to day operation of multiple properties. Year after year she received numerous recognitions for the quality of her work.
Like many breast cancer survivors, our client experienced cognitive difficulties, commonly referred to as “chemo-brain,” following treatment with chemotherapy and the medication, Tamoxifen. She experienced problems remembering things, focusing, multi-tasking, as well as problems with being able to analyze information in a logical manner. These deficits in her thinking made it impossible for her to continue to perform her job, and in turn she filed for long term disability income benefits with Prudential.
I'm at home recovering from breast cancer as well. I've been off work now for 1.5 years, have had 5 surgeries, 3 months of chemo, 8 trips to ER. My LTD insurance provider is pressuring me to return to work soon very soon but I know I am not ready. There is so much more to Breast Cancer recovery than the physical aspects. People say I look great all the time but I tell them what they can't see if how I feel or what is happening inside. I know my body well enough to know when I'd be ready to handle the stress of my life and then work on top and it's not ready. The crappy part is the my boss was off for 2.5 years because she was "stressed" and my life has been threatened and I feel like I'm getting harrased from the insurance provider .. they actually are stressing me out more when they call!