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The Info Library is a resource for people who have questions about disability insurance benefits, insurance companies, medical conditions, occupational demands, claims, appeals, and litigation.

Think of it as a practical guide to disability claims. Our goal is to explain common issues in clear, useful terms so you can better understand the process, the risks, and the decisions that may affect your benefits.

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Category: Diagnosis - Peripheral Neuropathy

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disability Claims: How to Prove Your Limitations

Diagnosis - Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis - Neurological Diagnosis - Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

If you鈥檙e living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (鈥淐MT鈥�) disease, you know firsthand how its symptoms can make it increasingly difficult to manage daily tasks, let alone perform the duties of a demanding job.  For many individuals, the progressive nature of CMT can eventually force them to consider long term disability insurance benefits as a financial lifeline.

However, obtaining long term disability benefits for CMT can be a complex and frustrating process.  Insurers often question the severity of symptoms or argue that you can still perform some type of work.  To secure the benefits you deserve, you鈥檒l need to present a strong case that clearly documents the impact of CMT on your ability to work.

Below, we鈥檒l answer common questions about the key aspects of filing a long term disability claim for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, whether you鈥檙e just starting the claims process, preparing to appeal a denial, or facing litigation.

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Disability For Peripheral Neuropathy

Diagnosis - Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnoses

Peripheral neuropathy is a serious condition resulting from damage to your peripheral nerves 鈥� those outside your brain and spinal cord. The causes of peripheral neuropathy vary, but the condition is typically marked by painful tingling in the hands and feet called paresthesia.

The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (paresthesia, muscle weakness, and more) can be serious enough to preclude you from work. If you鈥檙e in this position, you may have questions on how best to present your peripheral neuropathy to your insurance company for benefit approval.

Here are several things you need to know before filing your long term disability claim for peripheral neuropathy.

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Diabetes and Long Term Disability: How to Prove Your Case

Diagnosis - Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis - Diabetes

Diabetes can support a long term disability claim, but the diagnosis alone is rarely enough. Many people with diabetes continue working for years, so the insurance company will usually ask a more specific question: what makes your diabetes disabling?

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