The Supreme Court of South Carolina ruled claimant’s ability to hold gainful employment does not, alone, preclude a finding of total and permanent disability based on more than 50% to the back. Further, the Supreme Court decided that regional spine impairments were actually impairments to the “back” within the meaning of the Act. This is… Continue Reading
4th Circuit Finds Retired Insured Is Not Entitled to Benefits Under Disability Policy
Retired Insured Was Not Regularly Engaged in Occupation for Gain or Profit A disability income policy does not provide benefits to someone already retired, according to a July 2013, unpublished opinion of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Finding the policy definitions of “your regular occupation” and “total disability” were unambiguous, the Fourth Circuit affirmed… Continue Reading
