Endocrine System Disorders and Long-Term Disability Benefits in Canada

The endocrine system is responsible for the body’s more than 50 kinds of hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers that control and/or regulate many biological processes, including growth and development, metabolism, and the control of blood sugar levels.

Autoimmune disorders, personal injuries, genetic factors, and more, can affect the production of hormones. When hormones are over- or under-produced, the resulting endocrine system disorders can have profound effects on a person’s life. In some cases, a person may need to take time away from work in order to focus on their health.

If you have lost access to regular income as a result of an endocrine system disorder, you may be eligible for long-term disability benefits through your insurance provider. This financial support may be able to cover 60-70% of your regular income during the time your health renders you unable to work.

Whether you would like to discuss how to structure your long-term disability claim, or if you have been denied benefits and would like to know if you are eligible for an appeal, contact our long-term disability lawyers today. We would be happy to book a free initial consultation, and see how Preszler Injury Lawyers may be of service to you.

What Is the Endocrine System?

The endocrine system is made up of glands and receptors throughout the body that regulate the distribution of hormones. Hormones are a chemical messenger that binds to a receptor, delivering instructions for biological processes. There are more than 50 different kinds of hormones in the human body, and many different forms of instructions they deliver.

Examples of hormones include estrogens and testosterone, which are responsible for the human body’s sexual development. Estrogens are mainly produced by ovaries, and testosterone is produced by the testes.

Thyroid hormones, secreted by the thyroid gland in the neck area, govern biological processes including growth and development, reproduction, and metabolism.

The pancreas, located just behind the stomach, produces the hormones glucagon and insulin. These are essential to regulating the concentration of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

Types of Endocrine System Disorders

Because hormones affect every part of our body, endocrine system disorders can come in many forms and have many kinds of effects. Some endocrine system disorders make certain body parts grow disproportionately fast, while others cause chronic fatigue. Endocrine system disorders may be genetic, acquired, or a combination thereof.

A single traumatic event such as a motor vehicle accident may contribute to an endocrine system disorder. Moreover, life factors such as chronic stress have been shown to impact an individual’s metabolic health.

Examples of endocrine system disorders include:

  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Cushing’s disease
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Acromegaly
  • Adrenal fatigue
  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
  • Graves’ Disease
  • Hashimoto’s Disease
  • HIV/AIDS
  • And more

Depending on the endocrine system disorder, a condition may be stabilized with timely and consistent medical care. For many individuals, this may mean a life of ongoing treatment. The support of long-term disability benefits may be essential to helping you and your loved ones find stability after a diagnosis. Contact us today to learn how Preszler Injury Lawyers might help.

Long-Term Disability Coverage for Endocrine System Disorders

The purpose of long-term disability benefits is to provide financial support to eligible individuals who are unable to work as a result of a disabling condition. In some circumstances, however, an insurance company may deny an eligible policyholder their coverage. In such a case, it may be possible to file an appeal.

At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we appreciate that your health is of utmost importance. Our task is to listen with compassionate ears and collaborate with you towards the outcome you deserve. At your initial consultation, our team of long-term disability lawyers will ask clarifying questions to better understand your circumstances, and see how we may be of service to you. Contact us today to set up your appointment.

Contact Our Ontario Endocrine System Disorders Lawyers Today For a Free Initial Consultation

The endocrine system affects nearly every single cell of our bodies, running regulatory processes thanks to an intricate network of hormones. When adverse physical circumstances affect the body’s ability to produce or regulate hormones, the resulting condition can be disabling.

There may be financial support available, should you find yourself unable to work while focussing on your health. Contact our long-term disability lawyers to schedule a free initial consultation and discuss how Preszler Injury Lawyers may be able to help in your particular case.