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Disability/Personal Injury November 26th, 2025

Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) in Canada: What It Means for Your Disability Claim

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn what a functional capacity evaluation is and how to protect your disability benefits if an insurer uses an FCE to question…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 25th, 2025

Evidence of Insurability (EOI) in Canada: Meaning, Forms & Why Insurers Ask for It

By Sivan Tumarkin

Evidence of insurability explained in simple terms. Learn what an EOI form is, why insurers request it & what to do if…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 25th, 2025

Own Occupation Disability: What It Means in Canada (Complete Guide)

By Sivan Tumarkin

Own occupation disability explained. Learn about the 2-year rule, why insurers deny claims, & how our disability lawyers protect LTD benefits.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 25th, 2025

Active Employment and Long-Term Disability: What It Means for Your LTD Claim in Canada

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn how “active employment” affects your LTD coverage in Canada. Understand policy definitions, denial tactics, & your rights when denied.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 25th, 2025

Waiver of Premium: Meaning, Disability Rules & How It Works in Canada

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn the waiver of premium meaning, how the benefit works, and what to do if your insurer denies your waiver of premium…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 25th, 2025

Transferable Skills Analysis in Disability Claims: What Canadians Need to Know

By Sivan Tumarkin

A transferable skills analysis can threaten your LTD benefits. See how insurers use TSAs, why they’re often wrong, and how to respond.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 23rd, 2025

Long-Term Disability for Mental Health in Canada

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn how to get long-term disability for mental health in Canada. Find out what qualifies and how to handle LTD denial.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 22nd, 2025

Is Mental Health a Disability in Canada?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Is mental health a disability in Canada? Yes. Anxiety, depression, ADHD and more can qualify for disability benefits.

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A person signs a long-term disability policy which likely contains an all source maximum clause.
Disability/Personal Injury November 21st, 2025

Change of Definition LTD: What Happens at the Two-Year Review in Canada?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn what the LTD change of definition means at 24 months, why insurers deny benefits, and what Canadians can do if their…

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