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I haven’t worked in the traditional work force for 7 years now. I’ve had three rough pregnancies and have fibromyalgia. Would I qualify for LTD and how much would it end up being? Or should I figure out working full time and just deal with the pill popping for constant pain?

My doctor is saying that i wouldnt be able to return to work on my regular job cause of stress and my position has been filled as aGF in a mining company but great west life tells me that should call my doctor and tell him you will do rehab to return to work and will find you something to do,im in upper managment job and we dont have modified work or lite duty, i thought bytaking this policy it would cover me i case i fall ill, since im having heart issue after having a heart attack 3 1/2 years ago

I have Barrett’s esophagus which means I choke and vomit almost daily on food. My esophagus ruptured just over a year ago and needed emergency surgery and spent 2 weeks in ICU with sepia and in total a month in the hospital, I am seeing a Pyscholgist regularly to deal with my anxiety, panic and PTSD, I have been reluctant to do so up to know but plan on filing for long term disability? I have heard that it can be quite a struggle though? And I obviously have bad insomnia.

My psychiatrist just completed a medical form stating that I was unable to work at this time and now they have sent out another form for him to complete stating my abilities. Do I have to keep getting these forms completed on their tight deadline? It's difficult enough to get appointments every month let alone every week.

I am currently on LTD 2 days a week and work 3 days a week by Doctors orders. My 2 year mark is coming up and I my Specialist insists I am to stay on 3 days a week due to my condition. Can LTD deny paying the 2 days after the 2 year mark, if I am able to still work at a pace of 3 days a week?