Proving chronic pain is disabling can be tricky because pain is inherently subjective. It is not something a blood test can just prove exists. At Dabdoub Law Firm we have come up with a formula for proving chronic pain in disability insurance claims that has proven to be successful. We call it the triangle of evidence. Proving chronic pain is disabling can be tricky because pain is inherently subjective. It is not something a blood test can just prove exists. At Dabdoub Law Firm we have come up with a formula for proving chronic pain in disability insurance claims that has proven to be successful. We call it the triangle of evidence.
The Triangle of Evidence of Chronic Pain Cases:
- Gather objective medical evidence such as MRI and X-rays.
- Match the objective imaging to the subjective complaints of the claimant.
- Have the treating physician back up the subjective complaints of pain which is supported by objective evidence.
Each piece of evidence works together to support the underlying subjective complaints of our client. By using objective testing coupled with the support of a treating provider who has observed and treated the patient’s pain, we can validate the disabling pain.
In some situations, we may even go a step further to obtain outside testing such a functional capacity evaluation (“FCE”). We also gather other documentation such as personal statements from family and friends that corroborate the complaints of pain and how it impacts daily life and pharmacy records to substantiate the pain medicine necessary.
Chronic pain is one of the most common bases for a disability insurance claim. It can also be one of the harder ones to prove. Our disability insurance attorneys have a proven track record of success for getting chronic pain claims approved and winning cases in court.
Our Lawyers Specialize in Disability Insurance Claims
Because our law firm has always focused only on disability insurance, our lawyers are experts in legal representation for disability insurance benefits.
That means our disability lawyers have:
- Won several major disability lawsuits that help make better law for disability claimants;
- Experience fighting every major insurance company, such as UNUM, Hartford, MetLife, CIGNA, Prudential, and more.
- Successfully represented hundreds of clients and won millions of dollars in disability benefits.
Because federal law applies to most disability insurance claims, we can help clients across the country.
Disability insurance companies have lawyers. You should too. Call Dabdoub Law Firm to get experienced disability lawyers on your side.
We can help with:
- Submitting a disability insurance claim;
- Appealing a long-term disability denial;
- Negotiating a lump-sum settlement; and/or
- Filing a lawsuit against your disability insurance company.
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