Ortiz Law Firm is dedicated to helping people recover the disability benefits they deserve. We handle group Long Term Disability (LTD) claims, individual disability insurance policy claims, ERISA disability claims, and Social Security Disability claims.
Nick Ortiz is a disability attorney specializing in long-term disability appeals, disability insurance lawsuits, and Social Security Disability claims. Since 2005, Nick has dedicated his career to advocating for disabled individuals. He is admitted to practice in multiple courts, including the U.S. District Court – all California, Florida, and Texas Districts and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits. Nick and his team of paralegals are committed to providing exceptional legal service and achieving outstanding results for his clients nationwide.
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims involve a complex set of rules and regulations, several of which include a 5-year period. These rules address various aspects of the SSDI application and reapplication process, ranging from work history requirements to the evaluation of past employment. This article breaks down the three different 5-year rules that may …
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Ongoing treatment is a critical factor in mental health disability claims, often serving as a foundational element in both the approval and continuation of benefits. Insurance companies and Social Security evaluate not only the severity of the mental health condition, but also the consistency and effectiveness of the treatment plan. Here’s why ongoing treatment is …
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As we age, the chances of developing a medical condition that affects our ability to work can increase significantly. For older workers—typically defined by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as individuals over the age of 50—this reality plays an important role in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims. The SSA takes age into account when …
How Age Affects SSDI Claims: Strategies for Older WorkersRead More
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has permanently adopted remote hearings as a standard option for disability claimants, a practice first implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy change is intended to provide greater flexibility and reduce wait times for individuals appealing decisions on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. Expanded …
Social Security Sets New Rules for Remote Options for Disability HearingsRead More
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Hannah Corbin is widely recognized as one of Peloton’s most dynamic fitness instructors, motivating thousands with her high-energy classes. On the surface, she is the epitome of physical health. But beneath the surface, Hannah faces an invisible challenge that many wouldn’t expect from a fitness professional: Hashimoto’s disease. In a candid conversation, Hannah shared her …
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Employee welfare plans play an important role in providing benefits such as health insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance to employees. Most of these plans are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a federal law designed to protect the interests of employees in these benefit plans. However, not all employee welfare plans …
What Employee Welfare Plans Are Exempt from ERISA Regulations?Read More
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At the Ortiz Law Firm, we understand how frustrating it can be when an insurance company wrongly denies your disability claim. A case in point is a recent appeal we handled for a Navy Federal Credit Union customer service representative whose short-term and long-term disability benefits were both in question by New York Life Group …
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When you think of a disability, visible conditions such as mobility impairments or the use of a wheelchair may come to mind. But not all disabilities are immediately and visibly obvious. Millions of Americans live with invisible disabilities—health conditions that significantly affect their daily lives but aren’t immediately obvious to others. These can range from …
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When you’re pursuing a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim, it’s not uncommon to feel frustrated by the seemingly endless paperwork. Function reports, work history reports, and release of information forms are just a few of the forms you will fill out during the Social Security disability claim process. Many claimants ask, “Why do I …
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, is a leading tech giant known for its expansive reach and innovation in social media and communication platforms. Meta employees, whether in technical, creative, or business roles, work in an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced environment. Meta offers long-term disability insurance to its employees as part …
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