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A Beginner's Guide to Disability Insurance Claims in Canada<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\nAuthor:<\/b> David Brannen\r\nPublisher: <\/strong>Lulu Publishing Services\r\nPublished:\u00a0<\/strong>Jan 30, 2015\r\nPages: <\/b>80\r\nLanguage:<\/b>\u00a0English\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Learn the secrets to winning your short- or long-term disability claim, even after a denial.<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Was your short- or long-term disability claim denied? Do you need to apply?<\/p>\r\nDo you know if you are already making mistakes with your claim? Did you know you can start making mistakes before you even stop working? I cannot overstate the need for you to educate yourself now.\r\n\r\nIt is important that you get this Book before you go any further with your claim. Before give more information to the insurance company. Before you speak with your employer. Before sign any forms. And before you speak with a lawyer.\r\n

What is included in the book<\/h3>\r\nIn\u00a0A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Disability Insurance Claims in Canada<\/em>, you will learn about the long-term disability application and appeals process. We have packed this book full of information, including\u2026\r\n
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  • An easy to read explanation of disability insurance benefits (page 1)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • The types of disability benefits (page 5)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • How to know if you are eligible for short- or long-term disability benefits (page 8)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • How to find and understand the specifics of your disability plan (page 11)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • How to prepare a winning application (page 14)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • The 4 things you must do before you file your claim (page 17)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • The Bare minimum things you must do to have a complete application (page 21)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • The 9 things you can do to prepare a wining claim (page 23)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Traps and pitfalls to avoid after your claim is approved (page 33)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • How to appeal a denial of short- or long-term disability benefits (page 42)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • The reason most internal appeals get denied (page 44)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • The 8 secrets to preparing a winning appeal (page 45)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • How appeal lawsuits work and what compensation you can get (page 52)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • How lawyers and insurance companies determine the lump sum settlement value of your claim (page 59)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • How legal fees work in disability claims (page 61)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOur mission is to empower you through education. We give this book away for free because we want to help you make the best decisions about your disability claim. We want to have the best chance for success.\r\n\r\nAgain, this information is free and useful if you need to apply for disability benefits, or if they have denied your claim.\r\n

    About the author<\/h2>\r\n
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    David Brannen<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    \r\n\r\nDavid Brannen is a former occupational therapist turned disability lawyer. He is the founder and managing lawyer at Resolute Legal - a national disability claim law firm in Canada. David is an internationally recognized author, lawyer and advocate for people needing to win disability claims and compensation from employers, government programs and employers.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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