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Long-term disability insurer, Life Insurance Company of North America (“LINA”), was recently ordered by a federal court to cover long-term disability benefits for an employee who sustained a herniated disc to her spine.

When making a disability claim against your insurer, it is important to work with your medical providers to gather records supporting your claim.  A California federal court previously upheld a disability claim denial by Northwestern Mutual because the court found the insurer’s denial was based on “detailed findings” by the insurer’s doctor.

Should a lawyer specializing in family law be expected to change careers to a “general practitioner” in order to return to work while suffering from congestive heart failure?  That was the issue presented to a Colorado federal court following Northwestern Mutual’s denial of disability benefits.