Attorney Geannina Burgos of Dabdoub Law Firm has secured long-term disability benefits for a woman in Palm Beach, Florida, who lives with multiple comorbid conditions. In 2021, several of her health conditions were exacerbated when she contracted COVID-19, and the result was disability to the point that returning to work in any capacity became impossible. Despite her long list of disabling conditions, MetLife imagined that she could go to work again, and denied her claim. With swift action, though, Attorney Burgos argued their stance down and convinced the insurance company to grant her benefits without the need for a lengthy trial.
Details of the Comorbid/COVID-19 Case
In her medical record, our client has a long list of health conditions and complications, including:
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Autonomic dysfunction
- Multiple chemical sensitivity
- Mold exposure symptoms
- Elhers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic fatigue
When she had a positive COVID-19 result in 2021, our client’s health complications came to a head. The vascular virus caused further damage to her health and left her disabled, unable to perform work in any sedentary occupation. She filed for disability benefits but was met with unexpected resistance from MetLife, which seemed to not appreciate the constellation of her symptoms.
Challenging MetLife’s Denial
Backed by years of practice experience and in-depth knowledge about insurance policies and medical evaluations, Attorney Burgos got right to work on challenging MetLife’s unusual decision. She collected our client’s relevant medical records and enclosed them in a response for the insurance company to review. Even the results of CPET and neuropsychological tests were included. With her clear explanations of the comorbid conditions and the many problems they cause our client each day, Attorney Burgos made one thing clear: MetLife could honor its disability insurance policy as it was described, or it could face Dabdoub Law Firm in court.
We are pleased to say that MetLife was convinced of its error in judgment (whether it was intentional or not) and reversed its decision. Our client is now receiving disability benefits as she adjusts to life post-COVID complications.
Lawyers with Expertise in Disability Insurance Claims
This law firm has always focused only on disability insurance law. Because we specialize in long-term disability, our clients get the benefit of:
- Having an attorney who is an expert in long-term disability claims;
- Having an attorney who has experience with every major disability insurance company; and
- Being backed by a law firm that has a proven track record of winning tough disability lawsuits.
Call the Dabdoub Law Firm to get experienced disability lawyers on your side. We can help with:
- Submitting a disability insurance claim;
- Appealing a long-term disability denial;
- Negotiating a lump-sum settlement; or
- Filing a lawsuit against your disability insurance company.
The firm represents clients nationwide with disability claims governed by federal law, even if we are not located in your state.
Call (800) 969-0488 or contact us online to speak with an experienced disability attorney. Pay no fees or costs unless you get paid.
