Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Long Term Disability Claims in Chicago

Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), many American workers are entitled to long-term disability benefits. Unfortunately, just because someone is entitled to them doesn’t mean that the insurance company will approve their claim. Some disability insurance companies are more concerned with lining their pockets than keeping you and your family afloat while you deal with a disability. It’s not uncommon to have a long-term disability claim denied, especially for chronic fatigue syndrome. For the best chances at having your claim approved, contact an experienced Chicago long-term disability claims attorney as soon as possible. They can help you file an initial claim or support you during your appeal.

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex disorder also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). People with this condition usually experience extreme fatigue for a minimum of six months. Their fatigue can’t be explained by any underlying medical conditions or other reasons. It doesn’t get better with rest and worsens with physical or mental activity. Other symptoms include:

• Unrefreshing sleep
• Problems with focus, concentration, and memory
• Dizziness that worsens with standing up from a lying or sitting position
• Sore throat
• Headaches
• Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or armpits
• Unexplained muscle or joint pain

Definitive causes for chronic fatigue syndrome are still unknown. Although potential triggers for it include:

• Viral infections
• Immune system problems
• Hormonal imbalances
• Physical or emotional trauma

Suppose you have been diagnosed with this condition. In that case, it’s crucial to work with a skilled Chicago long-term disability claims lawyer to file your long-term disability claim. Unless you can establish a diagnosis, symptoms, and how your condition keeps you from doing your job, the insurance company will likely deny your claim. By using an attorney, you have someone on your side who is well-versed in ERISA claims, and you can attend to your medical condition. 

Disability and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome keeps people from living their everyday lives. It also keeps them from going to work and being able to provide for their families. Many are so fatigued that they can’t go to work, no matter what type of job they do. They are physically and mentally exhausted, don’t get the sleep they need, and can’t concentrate. Going to work in such a condition can be detrimental to the employee, their coworkers, and many others around them.

Get Help from an Experienced Chicago Long Term Disability Claims Attorney Today

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a severe and frequently misunderstood medical condition that can lead to total disability. A successful long-term disability claim for this diagnosis needs to be supported by satisfactory medical evidence and proof of proper treatment. Given the subjectiveness of a lot of CFS/ME symptoms, this can be a challenging task.

An experienced Chicago long-term disability claims lawyer can help you navigate this often frustrating process to get your benefits approved. Your attorney will know how best to substantiate your claim with evidence, including testing results and other medical records. At Bartolic Law, our attorneys are familiar with all the testing that should be included for a chronic fatigue syndrome disability claim or appeal and can refer you for any testing you still need. To schedule a confidential case review and learn more about chronic fatigue syndrome long-term disability claims in Chicago, contact us today.