Meuser Law Office, P.A. just received notice that PERA had reversed its initial denial and awarded Coordinated Plan Disability Benefits to one of our clients following an appeal of the denial. In addition to representing Minnesota police officers, firefighters, and corrections officers in the context of PERA Duty Disability claims, we also occasionally handle cases involving claims for disability benefits under the PERA General or Coordinated Plans. This individual developed severe ankle problems, which had resulted in several surgeries, including a fusion surgery. As a result, he had chronic pain, and difficulty with walking and standing. He initially submitted an application for PERA Coordinated Plan Disability Benefits on his own. He was denied benefits based on insufficient evidence to support that he was permanently and totally disabled from all substantial gainful employment. This individual filed an appeal on his own, and contacted us shortly before his case was to be heard by an Administrative Law Judge at a Fact-Finding Hearing. We were able to get the hearing postponed, which allowed us time to have him seen by an independent orthopedic expert, who concluded that he was indeed permanently totally disabled as a result of his condition. Based on this additional evidence, PERA reversed its initial denial, and awarded this gentleman disability benefits.
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