If you were diagnosed with cancer, it is common to experience symptoms like intense nausea, chronic pain, and fatigue. These symptoms can make it difficult to concentrate on your job or perform manual tasks.
Doctors typically classify cancer into stages based on the progression of the disease and the severity of the benefits. Stage 1 cancer is relatively simple to treat and can usually be removed via surgery. Stage 2, 3, and 4 cancer spreads beyond the initial location and often leads to more severe symptoms.
Depending on the stage of your cancer, you could recover long-term disability benefits. If you have early-stage cancer, you are not likely to receive benefits; the insurance company may claim that your condition is not severe or advanced enough to interfere with your ability to work. If your cancer has progressed, you are more likely to qualify for long-term disability.