While ADHD can mean increased creativity and enhanced problem-solving capabilities, it can also mean difficulty performing work-related duties. But is ADHD a disability in Canada? Yes, it most certainly is, and receiving disability benefits for ADHD can have a number of benefits, particularly during the early diagnosis period. This guide is meant to give you […]
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Long Covid Disability Canada: Benefit Claims & Lawyer Help
Are you dealing with long-lasting symptoms of long COVID? Does your illness keep you from doing your work duties? Wondering how to get disability benefits for a long COVID disability in Canada? Well, you’re in the right spot! Navigating the complexities of long COVID and its impact on disability benefits demands dedicated lawyers. At our […]
Autism Disability Benefits Canada (Child & Adults ASD)
Struggling with your work due to autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Does autism impede your ability to meet occupational responsibilities? Is autism a disability in Canada? If you’re considering autism disability benefits in Canada for adults and children, you’re likely aware of the upcoming challenges and potential need to consult an autism lawyer. Eligibility for these […]
When & How to Apply for Disability in Canada: Benefit Claim Guide
I wrote this article for people who are trying to determine when and how to apply for disability in Canada. This Guide is based on my 15 years of experience helping people win disability claims. It is a good starting point if you are trying to learn the basics about what disability benefits programs are […]
Reasons Short-Term Disability Can be Denied (+ STD Appeals)
Did you recently go on a sick leave from work? Did the insurance company hand you back a short-term disability denial letter? Are you unsure of what to do next? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading. This article overviews everything you need to know about short-term disability denials, including reasons short-term […]
Anxiety Disability Canada: Benefits, Claim Denial & More
Whether you have already started to apply or are considering beginning the process, you probably already know that winning anxiety disability benefits in Canada can be an uphill battle. Anxiety is an invisible illness. So, it presents additional challenges when proving your claim to disability providers. But, is anxiety a disability in Canada? And, if […]
Short Term Disability Canada: How to Apply, What Qualifies & More
Short-term disability (STD) is a legal term that can mean different things. It most often refers to a limited period of disability that qualifies a person for disability benefits. Sometimes, short term disability can refer to a specific disability benefits plan or program. Below, I discuss both aspects of short term disability Canada. Whether you […]
CPP Disability Denied? CPP Disability Appeal Reconsideration Guide
Was your CPP disability denied? If so, you have stumbled upon the right article. As part of our Ultimate Guide to CPP Disability, I am going to share a simple seven-step process you can use to do your CPP disability reconsideration appeal. This seven-step CPP disability appeal process is based on my experience helping hundreds of […]
Returning & Not Returning to Work After Long-Term Disability Canada Guide
This article explains everything you need to know about returning to work after being on long-term disability, as well as everything you need to know if you decide that you are NOT returning to work after long-term disability. This includes how to prepare for a return to work (RTW) or a refusal to return, what […]
Long Term Disability Payout Calculator & Settlement Calculator
Trying to calculate a long term disability settlement amount can be difficult — especially if you aren’t a math guru, but you’re in luck! We built this long term disability settlement calculator to make your life easier! All you have to do is fill in the required fields, and you’ll be provided with a general […]