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The court affirmed the defendant Hartford's decision to deny the plaintiff's long-term disability benefits claim under the ERISA group plan, finding that the medical evidence did not support a functional impairment precluding the plaintiff from performing sedentary full-time work.
Court Rules Against Worker in Disability Benefits Case
What Happened
Khesin filed a claim for long-term disability benefits with Aetna Life Insurance Company (through his employer ADP TotalSource, Inc.). When the insurance company denied his claim, he sued, arguing he was entitled to the benefits because he couldn't work due to a medical condition.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with Aetna Insurance. The judge found that the medical evidence in the case did not prove Khesin had a functional impairment serious enough to prevent him from doing sedentary (sitting-based) full-time work. Without this proof, the court upheld the insurance company's decision to deny his disability benefits claim.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case illustrates that disability benefit claims require strong medical documentation. Simply stating you cannot work isn't enough—you need medical evidence showing exactly how your condition limits your ability to perform job duties. Workers pursuing disability benefits should gather comprehensive medical records and documentation from their doctors to support their claims.
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