Proving Disabling Post Exertional Malaise and Fatigue: Understanding Disability Benefits and the Two-Day CPET
Event Date: June 3, 2026
Event Time: 10 am PDT/ 1 pm EDT
Join Kantor & Kantor, LLP and the Workwell Foundation for an informative webinar exploring how individuals with fatigue-related illnesses can better understand and support disability benefit claims.
Conditions such as ME/CFS, Long COVID, and other fatigue-dominant illnesses often present unique challenges when seeking disability benefits – particularly due to symptoms that are difficult to measure and document objectively. This session will break down how disability insurance works, why these claims are frequently denied, and what types of evidence can strengthen a case. A key focus of the discussion will be the two-day Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) – a specialized tool used to objectively measure functional impairment and post-exertional malaise. Attendees will gain insight into how this testing works, what it demonstrates, and how it may be used in both clinical and legal contexts.
Topics include: Understanding short-term and long-term disability benefits Common challenges in fatigue-related disability claims The role of medical documentation and objective evidence What the two-day CPET measures and why it matters How insurers evaluate claims – and common pitfalls to avoid When to seek legal guidance This webinar is designed for patients, caregivers, and professionals seeking a clearer understanding of the intersection between medical evidence and disability claims. Speakers: Andrew Kantor, Senior Partner, Kantor & Kantor, LLP Staci Stevens, Founder & Exercise Physiologist, Workwell Foundation Live Q&A included. This webinar is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice.
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