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Updates on the latest in benefits news and practical pointers for your benefits-related issues.
Disability Ruling Guides On Cases With Uncertain Causation
Deciding disability benefit claims correctly can often pose a challenge for both claimants and insurers. Since disability is dependent on functional restrictions and not just on a diagnosis, determining a claimant’s level of functionality with respect to basic activities such as sitting, standing and walking can be difficult, especially when disability results from symptoms such as pain. […]
Case Analysis: Scanlon v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am.
Just over one year ago, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a precedential decision that has a direct impact on disability cases subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). […]
Can I File a Lawsuit Against My Disability Insurer if it Fails to Decide My Disability Claim?
If you have disability insurance coverage through your employer, it is probably governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a federal law that regulates employee benefit plans. […]
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Celebrating Excellence: Mark D. DeBofsky Honored by Super Lawyers in 2025
Celebrating Excellence: Mark D. DeBofsky Honored by Super Lawyers in 2025. 2025 is a monumental year for Mark D. DeBofsky and DeBofsky Law. Mark has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for the 20th consecutive year, a remarkable achievement that highlights his consistent dedication to excellence in the legal profession. […]
Mark DeBofsky Quoted: Navigating Mental Health Insurance Appeals
We’re honored to share that Mark DeBofsky was prominently featured in an USA Today / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article addressing the troubling practices of insurance companies overruling mental health providers. […]
Celebrating Excellence – DeBofsky Law Recognized in 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings
We are honored to announce that DeBofsky Law has been recognized for excellence in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, independently produced by Best Lawyers. […]
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