A diagnosis names the condition. Specific details explain how it affects your ability to work.
In this short explainer, Nick Feden of Feden Law Group explains the difference using a simple back-pain example—and one practical next step: describe a difficult work task and ask your medical provider to explain the limitation. Your policy’s definition of disability matters too.
General information. Policy terms and individual facts matter.
Transcript
If you’re applying for long-term disability benefits, a diagnosis is one important part of the story. It tells us what condition you have. The next question is how that condition affects your ability to work.
Think of back pain. Does sitting make it worse? How long can you sit before you need to stand or rest?
A diagnosis gives the problem a name. Specific details help explain what work is difficult, how often, and why. Your policy’s definition of disability matters, too.
Start with one task that’s difficult. Describe what happens. Then ask your medical provider to help explain the limitation.
I’m Nick Feden of Feden Law Group. Your calm in the midst of chaos.