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I requested short term disability in December 2023 from my employer and they denied it because I was working and living in Mexico for over a year (which they approved in advance). Because they denied my STD and would not pay me because I was unable to work, I had to retire to access my RRSP to pay expenses. I was with the company for over 19 years. Do I have a case to retroactively so after severance?

My doctor is off on disability himself, I have seen a sub doctor that is covering, I had a disability form filled out and it turns out it was the wrong form, I asked to get the correct one completed they don’t seem to giving me a hard time to and in getting the correct short term form completed.i am on sick leave and my 30 elimination days at work are over in July 2nd, I haven’t submitted anything to my benefit company as yet to start the claim for short term disability. Can I change to new family doctor without it causing a red flag? My husband just started with this new doctor and he said he would not have an issue doing the disability forms.

If I proceed with a routine screening test, (e.g., a mammogram), even though the ride to the hospital and the walk or wheelchair trek to the testing area will likely create a temporary setback (could be a week or two, estimated), can the LTD company withhold my benefit during the setback in my covered condition? I am on an extended return to work plan and may not be able to fulfill my work hours for the time during the setback. Does it make a difference if a physiotherapist or GP has recommended proceeding with the screening test? Again, it's routine and not due to any new symptoms related to the screening test. Thank you.

I was on short term then long term disability I return to work gradually from September 2024 then full-time November 2024 In Marh 2025 I had a recurrence of my symptoms and my doctor placed me on medical leave I contacted my Manulife adjustor right away & my doctor submitted a medical report in May 2025 It is now June 2025 & I have not gotten any indication from Manulife if my claim will be reinstated What can I do at this point I have had no income for 4 months or any answers

Hi I’m a teacher in Calgary and I was denied long term disability last July by my school board insurance. I returned to work in September 2025 still in chronic pain with work restrictions but my knee pain has gotten worse I have a ganglion cyst in knee that has caused my left knee to have limited mobility can’t straighten my knee. Lastly my principal decide to evaluate me in November because I was struggling in the classroom because of my chronic pain. So my question is I need to talk to my union Alberta Teacher Association first and then contact one of your disability lawyers ? Not sure because I am in a union. Please advise

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