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John suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and demineralization of both hands and both feet, which caused significant limitations in rotation of the hands and feet.  As a result of his symptoms, John was unable to continue working as an Operation Manager for a large New York City property management company.  He came to Riemer Hess seeking assistance with an exit strategy and his applications for disability benefits under his group disability policy through his employer and his Individual LTD Policy he purchased years before.

A work-related team building exercise resulted in a serious spinal injury for our client, Jack.  When Jack first came to Riemer Hess, he had worked through his injury for nearly a year.  Despite continued treatment, his symptoms were progressing in severity and he found himself experiencing more and more difficulty performing his job Jack eventually went out on a medical leave of absence and was awarded salary continuation by his employer.  However, Jack needed guidance pursuing Long Term Disability benefits because he knew that his injuries would prevent him from working longer than his salary continuation would last.

Executives and other high-level professionals face unique challenges when filing for long term disability benefits. Your role likely requires constant decision-making, leadership, and accountability, all of which can become difficult or impossible to maintain when you are struggling with a serious illness or injury.

At Riemer Hess, we have extensive experience representing executives, senior managers, and professionals across industries in securing their long term disability benefits.

Below we’ll answer common questions executives have about the long term disability claims process.