Has your insurance company sent you an Irrevocable Consent to Deduct and Pay an Insurer form? Are you wondering what it is, what it means, or if you should sign it? In this article, we explain the Irrevocable Consent to Deduct and Pay an Insurer form so you can decide if it makes sense for […]
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The Best Story Wins: The Secret to Winning Your Disability Claim
You have finally found it — the secret to winning your claim for disability benefits: tell the best story. If you aren’t familiar with how we do things at Resolute Legal, this is the first article you should read. It teaches you the first principle we apply when representing people in disability claims or appeals […]
Top 5 Reasons Why Mental Illness Disability Claims Are Denied (and what you can do about it)
Has your mental illness disability claim been denied? Are you worried your long-term disability payments are about to be cut off? In this article, I review the top five reasons why mental illness disability claims are denied. I also explain what you can do to avoid a denial or at least minimize your chances of denial. […]
How Much Does a Disability Lawyer Cost? LTD Lawyer Fee Guide
How much do disability lawyers charge in Canada? Great question! And yes, it usually depends on a lot of things. Lawyers are notorious for answering every question that way, right? Well, to counter our notoriety, I’ll do my best to give you a clear answer. Several, actually. I’ve represented people in disability claims for over […]
CPP Disability Approval Rates Explained [Infographic]
How hard is it to win CPP disability benefits? What are the CPP disability approval rates? I’m sure these questions have crossed your mind if you’re in the process of trying to win CPP disability benefits or if you’re thinking of applying soon. It’s hard to get good information on CPP disability approval rates. Lots […]
Sleep Disorder Benefits For Sleep Apnea, Insomnia & Narcolepsy
Applying for disability benefits for sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy might be the only option left for you if your condition is negatively affecting your ability to do your job. You might find it challenging to stay focused throughout the day or wake up in the morning. Some employers understand that […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Psoriatic Arthritis
Do you suffer from the long-term, debilitating symptoms of psoriatic arthritis? Does the joint pain, stiffness, and swelling associated with psoriatic arthritis leave you unable to fulfill your work duties or struggle with everyday life? If so, you can certainly — though not easily — win disability benefits for psoriatic arthritis in Canada. Anyone applying […]
6 Reasons to Apply for CPP Disability, Even Though the LTD Insurer Gets the Money
In this article, I discuss the common problems you will face when receiving both CPP disability and long-term disability (LTD) insurance payments. If you have received LTD payments for over a year, your insurer will require you to apply for CPP disability. This seems like a no-brainer at first — until you realize that if you […]