Our client, a general dentist, purchased a long-term disability policy from Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America. The policy defined “disability” as the inability to perform the substantial and material duties of his regular occupation. Our client maintained a solo dental practice since 1995. After several years of practice, Dr. Q began experiencing back pain which made it difficult for him to bend over patients for long periods of time and perform most of his dental procedures.
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MetLife Denial Reversed on Appeal: A Diagnosis of Radiculopathy is Exempt from 24 Month Limitation Period for Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders
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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