Can Subjective Symptoms Like Pain and Fatigue Prove a Disability Claim? Yes — Here’s What the Law Says
If you’ve filed a disability insurance claim and been told that your condition isn’t “objectively proven,” you’re not alone — and you’re not out of options. Many individuals suffering from debilitating conditions such as chronic pain, fatigue, depression, migraines, or fibromyalgia are unfairly denied benefits because insurance companies claim there’s not enough “objective evidence.” Fortunately, the courts have addressed this issue — and the law is on your side. The Truth About Subjective Symptoms in Disability Claims Not every medical condition shows up on an X-ray or blood test. In fact, some of the most disabling conditions — chronic fatigue [...]