Unfortunately, patients who are too ill to work often face legal issues when seeking disability benefits. We endeavor to assist you through this difficult time by providing a number of services and resources.
Many of our newsletters have articles dealing with legal issues or judgments. The top lawyers in this field contribute articles to Quest.
A case law search is done for FMS and ME/CFS on an annual basis.
We maintain a Legal Roster of lawyers familiar with these illnesses. Should you require a lawyer contact Lydia at 613-829-6667.
Guidelines for Canadian Pension Plan Disability Benefits will walk you through the steps involved in applying for these benefits.
Our Legal Disability Manual for Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a comprehensive manual that addresses many legal issues from choosing a lawyer to case law. Many of the articles are written specifically for the National ME/FM Action Network by lawyers who are the most knowledgeable and experienced in this area. The Legal Disability Manual is no longer available for purchase but several articles will be posted on our website.
Please see our Resources.
You may find Legal Line® a valuable resource. You can get free information about various areas of the law.