Long Term Disability

We have successfully sued many of the largest  insurance companies and have represented clients in their appeals for CPP disability benefits.

We have acted for clients with all types of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome claims, including those where the insurance company has obtained video surveillance or claims where the client is alleged to have worked while on long term disability.

Articles:

1. Turn Back the Clock - Tim Louis
   

Links:

1. Voice of Cerebral Palsied of Greater Vancouver
   
   
2. Hope and Help for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Universary of Calgary Podcast
   
   
3. Therapeutic Exercise and Activity in CFS/ME Universary of Calgary Podcast
   
   
4. Research Update and Clinical Tips from the Experts Universary of Calgary Podcast
   
   
5. Grief and Loss Universary of Calgary Podcast
   
   
6. Meditation and Other Self Management Approaches to Chronic Illness Universary of Calgary Podcast
   
   
7. Managing Pain, Diet and Taking an Environmental History Universary of Calgary Podcast
   
   
8. Differentiating CFS and ME from Common Psychiatric Conditions Universary of Calgary Podcast
   
   
9. Assessing Occupational Disability Universary of Calgary Podcast
   
   
10. History, Physical and Laboratory Investigations Universary of Calgary Podcast
    
    
11. What is ME/CFS Universary of Calgary Podcast
    
    
12. Acknowledgement of Sponsors Universary of Calgary Podcast

Fibromyalgia

A chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points that occurs in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips; also may cause sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and other symptoms.

Chronic Fatigue

In general, in order to receive a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, a patient must satisfy two criteria:

Have severe chronic fatigue of six months or longer duration with other known medical conditions excluded by clinical diagnosis, and concurrently have four or more of the following symptoms: substantial impairment in short-term memory or concentration, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, muscle pain, multi-joint pain without swelling or redness, headaches of a new type, pattern or severity, unrefreshing sleep, and post-exertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours.

The symptoms must have persisted or recurred during six or more consecutive months of illness and must not have predated the fatigue.

A Thank you letter from a client.. 

Hi Tim,
 
I came to see you few months ago and you helped me so much. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to write to thank you but I figure that its better late than never!
 
I am on disability leave and was terminated by my company that I had been with for 3 years. I lost everything, my extended medical, long term disability, and they were trying to force me into signing release forms. I was so confused and not sure what to do. You helped me so much, and showed me exactly what I needed to do next. I don't think I could tell you how much it meant that you took the time to see me and hear my troubles! I thank you a million times over!!     

LS - Vancouver

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