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Long Covid May Give Rise to Disability

Long Covid May Give Rise to Disability

A recent large study has revealed that 1 in 3 Covid-19 survivors have suffered symptoms 3 to 6 months after being infected.  Symptoms include breathing problems, abdominal symptoms such as abdominal pain, change of bowel habit and diarrhea, fatigue, pain, anxiety, and depression.  The study, completed by the University of Oxford, the National Institute for ...

PTSD and Burnout in Medical Providers Resulting from the Pandemic

PTSD and Burnout in Medical Providers Resulting from the Pandemic

It has been reported in the last several months of increasing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and burnout among medical providers due to the effects of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.  Before the pandemic, 16% of emergency physicians self-reported symptoms of PTSD. (Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Emergency Physicians in the United States) Reported in ...

Appeal Deadlines Suspended by Department of Labor

Appeal Deadlines Suspended by Department of Labor

In May of this year, the Department of Labor issued an order suspending ERISA appeal deadlines due to Coronavirus/COVID-19.  The order is continuing until 60 days after either the Federal Government ends the state of emergency or the Department of Labor retracts its order.  How will this effect your long term disability claim?  On one ...

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