FREQUENT MISTAKES CLAIMANTS MAKE DURING THE CPP APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’ve filed a claim for disability benefits under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and received notice that your application has been...
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Nov 23, 2023
WORKING WITH A DISABILITY CLAIM LAWYER: HOW THEY CAN HELP YOU WIN YOUR CPP DISABILITY CLAIM
If you’ve sustained an injury or are dealing with an advancing medical condition, the process of claiming disability benefits can be...
Nov 15, 2023
MEDICAL EVIDENCE AND ITS ROLE IN YOUR CPP DISABILITY CLAIM
Whether you’ve been injured in an accident or are faced with a debilitating disease, your disability benefits can ease your burden as you...
Oct 30, 2023
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF OBTAINING DISABILITY BENEFITS
Are you struggling with an illness or injury that’s preventing you from working? If so, you may be eligible for disability benefits to...
Oct 30, 2023
KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CPP DISABILITY CLAIMS AND OTHER DISABILITY CLAIMS
Are you or someone you know unable to work due to an illness, injury or disability? It can be overwhelming to navigate the various...
Oct 26, 2023
IS ADDICTION A LONG-TERM DISABILITY?
Drug and alcohol dependency can be debilitating. Severe addiction can make it difficult—if not impossible—to meet the obligations of your...
Oct 20, 2023
THE IMPACT OF WORK HISTORY ON DISABILITY CLAIMS
Employment history is critical in evaluating disability claims. It helps establish eligibility for disability benefits and assists in...
Oct 20, 2023
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR STRENGTHENING YOUR CPP DISABILITY CLAIM
Are you under 65 and unable to work due to a severe and prolonged medical condition? You may be eligible for CPP disability benefits....
Oct 20, 2023
3 COMMON PITFALLS TO AVOID WHILE FILING A CPP DISABILITY CLAIM
Applying for CPP disability benefits can be a lifeline for individuals facing severe disabilities. However, the application process can...
Oct 4, 2023
THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF LIVING WITH A DISABILITY: HOW TO COPE AND FIND SUPPORT
Living with disability can take a significant toll on your mental health. Pain and physical limitations caused by a serious injury or...
Sep 18, 2023
CLAIMING DISABILITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health problems are a leading cause of disability in Canada. In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health...
Sep 14, 2023
THE ROLE OF INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS IN DISABILITY CLAIMS
The independent medical examination (IME) is a critical component of a long-term disability claim, especially a mental illness disability...
Sep 14, 2023
DO MIGRAINES QUALIFY FOR LONG-TERM DISABILITY?
A migraine is so much more than a bad headache. Migraines are a neurological condition that can severely impair all aspects of life,...
Aug 29, 2023
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR CPP DISABILITY CLAIM
The CPP disability application process is notoriously difficult. Almost 60% of initial applications are denied. Those are scary odds when...
Aug 18, 2023
UNDERSTANDING THE CPP DISABILITY CLAIM APPEAL PROCESS
Are you out of luck if you receive a denial letter after applying for CPP disability benefits? No! You have the right to appeal the...
Aug 18, 2023
NAVIGATING AN APPLICATION FOR CPP DISABILITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
Mental health issues can affect every aspect of life, including the ability to work. Serious mental health conditions can make a person...
Aug 18, 2023
COMMON REASONS FOR CPP DISABILITY CLAIM DENIALS
If you’re under the age of 65 and suffering from a disability or injury that prevents you from working, you may qualify for monthly...
Jul 10, 2023
THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEKING LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR CPP DISABILITY CLAIMS
The CPP disability application process is not easy. Only 40% of initial applications are accepted. Many people give up if their initial...
Jun 19, 2023
TIPS FOR GATHERING EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT YOUR DISABILITY CLAIM
The disability benefits application process is daunting. It’s terrifying to think of the possibility of having your disability claim...
Jun 19, 2023
DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIMS FAQS IN ALBERTA AND SASKATCHEWAN
If you’re looking to file a long-term disability claim, you likely have a lot of questions about disability benefits and the application...
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