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 […]
Disability Benefits
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 […]
Canada Workers Compensation Benefits: What is WCB Insurance?
I wrote this article for people who need to win Canadian workers compensation benefits. Every year, thousands of people struggle to navigate the overly complicated patchwork of workers’ compensation insurance programs across the nation. Many get discouraged, walk away or are wrongly denied payments. This Workers Compensation Canada guide will help if you are in any […]
Tips for Applying For CPP Disability & How to Fill Out CPP Forms
Throughout my time dealing with CPP disability claims, I have tried to provide the best information possible to help individuals succeed at the application stage. What follows are my top 10 tips for applying for CPP disability benefits, as well as a step-by-step guide on how to fill out CPP disability forms. If you have questions […]
Long Term Disability Nova Scotia: Benefits, Rates Applying & More 2025
Welcome to the 2025 Long Term Disability Nova Scotia Guide for Nova Scotia, drawn from my extensive experience as a disability lawyer who has assisted numerous individuals in securing long term disability benefits from insurance providers and government programs. If you have questions about this guide or any disability claim issue, please feel free to […]