Many long term disability benefit claims are denied because the claimant is not seeking enough medical treatment.
Most claimants on long term disability do not feel the need to see their doctor for the same long standing complaints. The doctors have nothing further to offer other than suggestions or prescriptions to manage the symptoms. Unfortunately, disability insurance companies interpret a claimants lack of medical treatment as an indication that the claimant can return to work. This is ridiculous, but we see it happen on a daily basis.
Our disability lawyers discuss how often you should treat with your doctors.