Opinion ID: 201501
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Heading: Wright's First Appeal

Text: 16 On December 3, 2001, Wright appealed Hartford's initial denial. See id. at A384-89. Wright provided explanatory statements by himself and his wife as well as the Neuropsychological Assessment of Dr. Avery dated October 2, 2001 and a December 6, 2001 letter of Dr. Dalby, indicating Dr. Dalby's conclusion that Wright was disabled from performing his occupation. See id.; id. at A222-24; id. at A220-21. Hartford considered this additional evidence, as well as a job description submitted by Wright's employer. See id. at A217-19. By letter dated March 12, 2002, Hartford reaffirmed its denial, claiming that the documents submitted did not provide any medical evidence regarding the severity of any cognitive deficits suffered by Wright and, thus, did not establish any specific occupational limitations. Id. at A218. Hartford found the results of the neuropsychological testing is[sic] consistent with an ability to perform the essential duties of [Wright's] occupation. Id.