McDonald & McDonald Long Term Disability Attorneys

07/20/2022

This article from themighty.com talks about some of the more challenging symptoms of autoimmune disease which aren't talked about much. Perhaps you can relate

"It can feel very isolating..."

10/26/2021

We had such a nice review from Deb last week. Thanks Deb!
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I would highly recommend McDonald and McDonald to anyone! It was my husband who was applying for disability income. He received it on the first try so he did not need to go to court. My husband had several phone calls with Joe and his kindness, responsiveness and knowledge were extremely helpful during the days of waiting for the disability application to be approved. After reviewing my husbands MRI's, Joe was more concerned with his upper spine then his lower spine and Joe was right. Four doctors never saw what Joe did until my husband asked one of them, then after another MRI it was acknowledge that his upper spine was worse then the lower. You won't go wrong with McDonald and McDonald.

09/20/2021

Living with a chronic, unpredictable condition involves more than just pain. Common side effects include fear, anxiety and guilt - about your health, finances, the unknown, what your future might look like, and how your chronic condition is impacting the lives of your loved ones. This article from themighty.com helps you realize you are not alone!

And how to cope with them.

07/26/2021

If you experience "brain fog" from Fibromyalgia or another chronic illness, you know how frustrating it can be! Check out these 5 tips for managing brain fog or Fibro fog

"Simple, organized lists are part of what makes my life possible."

06/25/2021

Having a long-term illness or chronic disease can mean people assume you want advice on what to do to get better. This article from THEMIGHTY.COM discusses why people feel the need to give unsolicited advice on your health and how to handle it when it happens to you.

"I could wallpaper my room with the variety of suggestions I've gotten."

04/28/2021

With a change in weather can come a miserable Fibromyalgia flare-up! Weather is just one common cause of Fibromyalgia flares

The best way to prevent fibromyalgia flares is to identify what causes them and, when possible, try to avoid your triggers. Learn about the most common causes of fibromyalgia flares, like stress, treatment changes, and the weather.

03/15/2021

There is still a lot we don't know about the long term effects of COVID for some people described as long-haulers. About 10% of people who have had COVID suffer long term symptoms such as Headaches, Body aches, Exhaustion, Shortness of breath Nausea, Dry eyes, Brain fog and memory loss...and these are just some of the lingering effects long-haulers experience for months or even a year after having COVID

It's a crisis within a crisis

02/26/2021

The woman who wrote this article had 15 diagnosed medical conditions that disabled her. Her Long Term Disability Insurance carrier followed her and surveilled her for two months to.

When she had a good day where she could actually function and step outside, the insurance company filmed her going to a coffee shop for two hours. For that, they revoked her long-term disability.

"This is the money I literally, actually buy food with. Why are you harassing me?”

02/08/2021

Some COVID long haulers are experiencing COVID induced POTS (Postural tachycardia syndrome) or Nervous System Disorders which can be extremely debilitating. We have helped many clients with POTS syndrome win their employer-provided Long Term disability insurance benefits. Call for a free consultation if you need help.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, we have observed some long term disability clients unable to work due to COVID induced POTS or Nervous System Disorders

12/21/2020

COVID has already isolated so many people, and with the holidays upon us and so many many of us having to forego celebrations, intense loneliness can set in and and result in unhealthy behaviors, like drug or alcohol abuse. To understand and prevent it from happening to loved ones—this article helps examine the link between substance abuse and loneliness.

A 2020 study conducted by health insurer Cigna revealed a curious truth about Americans and loneliness: more than 3 out of 5 consider themselves lonely. Though for some, loneliness is a fleeting