By late 2021, Todd became unable to carry on with his duties as a manager in a retail environment. He was struggling with burnout that was accompanied by cardiac issues, anxiety, and stomach pain. After realizing burnout isn’t considered a medical condition, he quickly realized that he might have issues getting his long-term disability (LTD) […]
Case Studies
Case Study: Helen Smith
Helen Smith was a 46-year-old woman who suddenly began suffering cognitive impairment, chronic pain, muscle weakness and fatigue. She tried to remain at work as a sales consultant, but by February 2010, she had to stop working due to her symptoms. Helen underwent numerous medical tests, and doctors could not agree on the cause of the symptoms. […]
Case Study: Roger White
When Roger turned thirty, he hit a wall. He began to struggle with even the most basic activities, like getting out of bed, preparing meals, and doing household chores. He also started having problems at work. He was fighting with co-workers, unable to complete tasks on time and feeling very unstable in his ability to […]