In Appeal Of Denied Benefits, Panel Says Merits Challenge Forfeited

Mealey's (November 29, 2021, 10:09 AM EST) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The District of Columbia U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal on Nov. 23 rejected efforts by an appellant to obtain coverage under his Employee Retirement Income Security Act-governed benefits plan for mental health treatment sought by a dependent, leaving intact findings by a District of Columbia federal judge that the denial of benefits was supported by substantial evidence....