Nancy L. Cavey

Winning Isn't Easy: Long-Term Disability ®

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Nancy L. Cavey, a seasoned attorney with over forty years of experience, explains the complex world of filing for Long-Term Disability benefits. Filing for disability can be a confusing, life changing event, so with her deft expertise, Nancy will guide you through: - The ins-and-outs of ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act), which governs group Long-Term Disability claims. - Information regarding the process and lifespan of a claim, from the initial application to the request for hearing stages. - Traps and tactics disability carriers (such as Unum, The Hartford, Lincoln, and Met...

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Nancy L. Cavey

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Gastrointestinal Diseases in Disability Claims 22.06.2023 15:42

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 3, Episode 14 of Winning Isn't Easy, the podcast that delves into the complexities of disability insurance claims. In this episode, we have a special focus on a critical topic: Gastrointestinal Diseases in Disability Claims. Hosted by Nancy Cavey, a renowned disa...

UNUM - Revisiting and Exploring UNUM's ERISA Disability Claims Handling 14.06.2023 20:05

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 3, Episode 13 of Winning Isn't Easy, the podcast that delves into the challenging world of disability insurance claims with UNUM. In this episode, we revisit UNUM ERISA disability claims with Nancy L. Cavey's expertise and insights. As one of the leading dis...

Hot Topics in Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, P2 01.06.2023 15:22

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to a special episode of the Winning Isn't Easy Podcast: the Hot Topics edition! In this episode, we'll address some burning questions that we've been receiving lately. First up, we'll tackle the question: Can a disability carrier or a disability plan's...

UNUM and ME / CFS Fibromyalgia Claims 27.04.2023 17:48

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 3, Episode 11 of Winning Isn't Easy, the podcast that delves into the complexities of disability insurance claims. In this episode, we have a special focus on a critical topic: UNUM and UNUM's handling of ME / CFS and Fibromyalgia claims. Hosted by Nancy Cav...

Insurance Carrier Spotlight - MetLife Disability 18.04.2023 19:13

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 3, Episode 10 of Winning Isn't Easy, the podcast that dives deep into the world of disability insurance claims. In this episode, we shine the spotlight on another prominent disability carrier: MetLife Disability. Join us as we explore the intricacies of dealing w...

Attorneys and Their Long-Term Disability Claims 04.04.2023 22:15

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Winning Isn't Easy, the podcast that delves into the complex world of Long-Term Disability insurance claims. As always, we're joined by a leading expert in the field, Nancy L. Cavey, a nationwide ERISA Disability Attorney. Attorney Cavey brings her extensive experi...

Fibromyalgia and Subjective Medical Evidence Claims 28.03.2023 17:42

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. In this episode of "Winning Isn't Easy," host Nancy L. Cavey takes a deep dive into the challenges faced by individuals with Fibromyalgia who are seeking Long-Term Disability benefits under ERISA. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that can be difficult to diagnose...

The Sedentary Employment Game 23.03.2023 24:23

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. In this episode of "Winning Isn't Easy," host Nancy L. Cavey delves into the challenges faced by disabled workers who work in sedentary jobs. Drawing on her own experience and expertise as a disability attorney, Nancy explores the physical and mental health risks associa...

Insurance Carrier Spotlight - The Hartford 14.03.2023 19:50

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Winning Isn't Easy, the podcast that dives into the complex world of disability insurance claims and legal battles. In Season 3, Episode 6, nationwide Long-Term Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey discusses the challenges of dealing with a disability insurance carrier ca...

Neuropsychological Testing and Brain Mapping - Understanding the Role of Cognitive Testing in Long-Term Disability Claims 08.03.2023 18:44

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. In this episode of Winning Isn't Easy, we delve into the world of neuropsychological testing and brain mapping in the context of Long-Term Disability claims. Nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy Cavey discusses the importance of these assessments in establishing the severity...

Disability 101 - Plus, Having a Meaningful Dialogue with the Disability Carrier 28.02.2023 48:36

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. In this episode of Winning Isn't Easy, Nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey will discuss the basics of Disability 101, as well as the importance of having a meaningful dialogue between disability carriers and claimants. Nancy will discuss key topics such as how to f...

Degenerative Conditions of the Shoulder and Knee - Interviewing Dr. David Braun 21.02.2023 21:08

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Winning Isn't Easy! In this episode, Nationwide ERISA Long-Term Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey talks about degenerative shoulder and knee conditions with special guest Dr. David Braun. "Winning Isn't Easy" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the compl...

Insurance Carrier Spotlight - Reliance Standard 14.02.2023 34:57

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Winning Isn't Easy, the podcast that dives into the complex world of disability insurance claims and legal battles. In Season 3, Episode 2, nationwide Long-Term Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey discusses the challenges of dealing with a disability insurance carrier ca...

Hot Topics in Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, P1 07.02.2023 17:56

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. In this Episode of Winning Isn't Easy, Nationwide Long-Term ERISA attorney Nancy L. Cavey talks about some hot topics in the ERISA Long-Term Disability world that are trending right now. Listen in. Winning Isn't Easy is a podcast dedicated to exploring the complexities of the...

How to Hire an Attorney for ERISA Long-Term Disability Claims 20.12.2022 33:00

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to another episode of Winning Isn't Easy with your host, nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey. On this week's episode, we will be talking about how to hire an attorney for you ERISA Long-Term Disability claim. You might think the process would be easy o...

Occupational Factors That Disability Insurance Carriers Consider When Applicants Apply for Disability – Exploring Verifiable Occupational Duties and Professional Licenses 14.12.2022 15:33

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. In this week's episode, listen in as nationwide ERISA Long-Term Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey talks about the occupational factors that disability insurance carriers consider when applicants apply for disability. Specifically, Nancy will discuss what verifiable occupational d...

How Social Security and Long-Term Disability Claims Interact 06.12.2022 22:55

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to another episode of Winning Isn't Easy with your host, nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey. On this week's episode, we will be talking about the interaction between Social Security Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance and claims. While they...

Understanding the Standard of Review - Why It Matters in Your ERISA Long-Term Disability Claim 29.11.2022 22:25

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to another episode of Winning Isn't Easy with your host, nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey. On this week's episode, we will be talking about the standard of review. The standard of review is comprised of one of two options - arbitrary and capricious,...

More on ME / CFS and Fibromyalgia - Plus, How Carriers Misuse Policy Clauses 22.11.2022 15:27

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to another episode of Winning Isn't Easy with your host, nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey. On this week's episode, we will be talking more about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (aka ME / CFS) and Fibromyalgia. Additionally, we&a...

Long-Term Disability Claims Based on Shoulder Problems - Impingements, Torn Tendons / Rotator Cuffs, Bone Spurs, Bursitis, and Post-Surgical Musculoskeletal Disorders 15.11.2022 29:31

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to another episode of Winning Isn't Easy with your host, nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey. On this week's episode, we will be talking about the many disabling conditions that disability insurance carriers broadly classify as "shoulder problems&...

The Crossroads Between ERISA Disability and Life Insurance Claims 08.11.2022 21:16

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to another episode of Winning Isn't Easy with your host, nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey. On this week's episode, we will be talking about the crossroads between ERISA Disability and Life Insurance claims. We'll cover their similarities, diffe...

UNUM’s past Claims Handling - How It Can Inform You of the Tactics They Will Continue to Use in the Future 01.11.2022 19:50

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to another episode of Winning Isn't Easy with your host, nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey. On this week's episode, we will be talking about UNUM's past claims handling, and how it can inform you of tactics they will continue to use in future cl...

How Disability Carriers Cherry-Pick Claims for Denial Justifications 18.10.2022 33:01

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to another episode of Winning Isn't Easy with your host, nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey. On this week's episode, we will be talking about disability insurance carriers, and their tendency to cherry-pick claims for reasons to issue a denial. Regard...

More on ME / CFS and Fibromyalgia - Meeting the Onerous Elimination Period in Your Policy, and the Lengths Carriers Will Go to in Order to Deny Your Claim 04.10.2022 26:19

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to another episode of Winning Isn't Easy with your host, nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey. On this week's episode, we will be talking more about ME / CFS and Fibromyalgia; these two disorders are ripe for discussion, as they are prime examples of il...

Job Status, Situational Factors, and More - What Disability Carriers Do with These to Determine Your Occupation, and How That Can Impact Your Disability Case 22.09.2022 19:41

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to another episode of Winning Isn't Easy with your host, nationwide ERISA Disability attorney Nancy L. Cavey. On this week's episode, we will be talking about jobs / occupations, and how disability carriers determine them. Ones' job or occupation is a vital facto...