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When an individual becomes unable to work due to a disability, they often turn to disability insurance benefits—whether through a private policy or an employer-sponsored plan—for financial support. However, many do not realize these claims are frequently governed by a…

You have jumped through every hoop, dotted every “i,” and crossed every “t,” but now the insurance company has informed you that your claim for short-term disability (“STD”) or long-term disability (“LTD”) has been denied. What’s next? Most disability policies,…

One of the many things that set Burnett Driskill apart from other disability law firms is our accessibility and transparent communication with our clients. It is in our core values to not only work with a sense of urgency and…

  Kyle H. Sciolaro is an attorney at BurnettDriskill Attorneys who specializes in Employment Disability, State and Local Employee Disability, Private Disability. Law school:  University of Kansas. Undergrad: University of Kansas. Family: Wife and two cats. Hobbies:  Competitive ballroom dance, chess, neuropsychology,…

It can be a shock to receive a denial letter from your short-term disability (STD) or long-term disability (LTD) insurance company. After all, isn’t your disability insurance there to provide you income protection in times of need? That’s probably how…

Many questions arise when beginning to consider short-term employment disability (STD) and/or long-term disability (LTD)  benefits. Where do you start? Is it a good idea? Are you eligible for employment disability? When you first begin to notice the inability for…

It can be a shock to receive a denial letter from your short-term disability (STD) or long-term disability (LTD) insurance company. After all, isn’t your disability insurance there to provide you income protection in times of need? That’s probably how…

Have you received a letter from your disability insurance company denying your claim or ending your disability benefits? Have you received a letter from your disability insurance company threatening to deny your claim or to end your disability benefits? Has…

One question we often get here at our disability firm is “Does Walmart provide its employee disability benefits?” Many people know that the Social Security Administration has a disability benefits program. But fewer people know that employers, such as Walmart,…

My doctors and I know that my conditions are real. How can the insurance company deny my claim? Statements from you and your doctors are key to a successful short term disability (STD) or long term disability (LTD) claim. But…

Have you received a letter from your disability insurance company denying your claim? Have you received a letter from your disability insurance company ending your disability benefits? Have you received a letter from your disability insurance company threatening to deny…

By: Kyle Sciolaro Have you received a letter from your disability insurance company denying your claim? Have you received a letter from your disability insurance company ending your disability benefits? Have you received a letter from your disability insurance company…