Applying for disability benefits is a hard task to do on your own. Throw in the fact that your doctor won’t fill out disability medical report forms, and that’s a recipe for disaster. So, is there anything you can do? Luckily there is. In this article, I’ll go through some of the reasons why your […]
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Can You Work Part-Time While on Long-Term Disability in Canada?
The story usually goes something like this. You have been struggling with a disability for several months or maybe years. You are worried about your financial situation or simply don’t want to “give up,” so you don’t apply for long-term disability benefits (LTD). As your condition worsens and your life spins out of control, you […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. People with MS experience a wide array of symptoms, such as extreme fatigue, lack of coordination, weakness, tingling, impaired sensation, vision problems, bladder problems, cognitive impairment, mood changes, and more. These debilitating symptoms often make it hard for sufferers to work. […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Neck and Cervical Disorders
In Canada, neck and cervical disorders are one of the leading causes of disability in the workplace. This is because a majority of workers experience neck pain either due to their occupation or from everyday movements like bending and lifting. However, since it is so prevalent, claims are often denied. We wrote this article to […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Visual Disorders in Canada
Applying for vision disability benefits in Canada is an uphill battle, especially because benefits providers sometimes do not recognize the seriousness of vision loss as a medical condition. This is because unless you suffer from total blindness, you may still seem fit to work and function properly in daily life. Visual impairment is sometimes preventable […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Vestibular Disorders
Are you thinking of applying for disability benefits for vestibular disorders, but you don’t know how? Are you unable to work because of vertigo or other balance disorders? You do not have to suffer any longer. As part of our guide on medical conditions and disability benefits, this article will discuss how you can win […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Heart Disease
Applying for disability benefits for heart disease in Canada is no easy task. Even truthful and legitimately disabled people are not guaranteed the payment of benefits, as countless reasons can be given for denying claims. However, those who find themselves unable to work due to heart disease should still look at their qualifications and consider […]
Employment Rights and Disability Benefits: The Ultimate Guide
When taking a sick leave to apply for disability benefits, it is important to understand your employment rights and obligations. You have a separate relationship with your employer from the disability insurance company. You and your employer have rights and obligations that operate apart from your disability claim. Your employment rights come from common employment […]
Can You Travel While on Long-Term Disability?
Travelling the world is one of the greatest things a person can do. For most people, the trouble is just finding the time and money to book a ticket. But for those who are on disability benefits, travelling can become slightly more complicated. Every year we get tons of questions about this. Can you travel […]
CPP Disability Application: How to Apply, Forms Needed & More
This is your Canada CPP disability application guide for 2023. The Canada pension plan disability application is how you request CPP disability payments. However, getting approved for benefits can be hard. A 2016 audit of CPP disability found that Service Canada denied 57% of initial applications. And of those who appealed that denial, 65% were […]