Disability Plan’s Preexisting Condition Limitation Applies, Federal Judge Determines

Mealey's (November 13, 2020, 11:21 AM EST) -- MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota federal judge on Nov. 12 determined that the denial of a long-term disability (LTD) benefits claim was reasonable based on the disability plan’s preexisting condition limitation provision because the evidence supports the claims administrator’s finding that the claimant was treated for a preexisting condition and not a new disabling condition (Bridget Gross v. Eaton Corp., No. 20-377, D. Minn., 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 211409)....