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NFL & MLB Disability Appeals

Denied? The game's not over.

A denial letter isn't the final word. We get your file, find out exactly why the Board said no, build the evidence that was missing and handle your NFL disability appeal from start to finish.

180 days
typical window to appeal
Every plan
LOD, T&P, Neurocognitive, MLB
Free
review of your denial letter
Why claims get denied

Most denials are fixable

The Board decides on the evidence in your file. When a claim is denied, it's usually because something was missing, not because you aren't hurt.

01

Missing records

Team, surgical or treatment records that show your injuries never made it into the file.

02

Exams that missed it

The neutral physician exam or testing didn’t capture what you deal with day to day.

03

Wrong category

You were approved, but placed in a lower T&P category or impairment level than the evidence supports.

04

Deadlines & paperwork

A missed form, an incomplete application or a deadline question the Board read against you.

Appeal deadline check

How much time do you have to appeal?

1Which claim was denied?
2When did you get the denial letter?1 mo ago
Your appeal window
Still open
You likely still have time to appeal. The sooner we start, the stronger the appeal.
Denied claimLine of Duty
Time left to appealAbout 150 days
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Most plans allow about 180 days from the date of the decision to request review. Your exact deadline is printed on your denial letter. Have it handy for your call.
How we appeal

From denied to approved

An appeal is your chance to put what was missing in front of the Board. Here's how we use it.

Step 01

Free denial review

A 30-minute call. Bring your denial letter. We tell you straight what went wrong and whether an appeal makes sense.

Step 02

Get your full file

We request the complete claim file and physician reports, so we see exactly what the Board saw.

Step 03

Build what was missing

We gather new records, line up additional exams or testing, and close every gap the denial pointed to.

Step 04

File and follow through

We write and submit the appeal before your deadline and handle the back-and-forth until there’s a final answer.

Denied, then approved
“I was denied the benefit and Legacy Pro Sports kept pushing me, kept me motivated and made sure I got in front of the right people… And now today, I am approved.”
Shaquem GriffinNFL Benefits Winner
FAQ

NFL disability appeal questions

Don't see yours? Ask us on a free call.

Yes. You can request review of a denied Line of Duty, Total & Permanent or Neurocognitive claim. Many claims are approved on appeal once the missing evidence is in the file.

Usually about 180 days from the date of the decision. The exact deadline is in your denial letter. Don’t wait until the end: building new evidence takes time.

Yes. If you were placed in a lower T&P category or impairment level than you should be, that decision can be appealed too.

Generally not right away. A new Line of Duty application usually can’t be filed within 12 months of a denial, which is why the appeal matters.

Yes. If your MLB Total & Permanent claim was denied, we review the decision and build the appeal with the same team.

You can, but an appeal is often your last full chance to add evidence. Working with a team that does this every day helps make sure nothing is left out.

They said no.
We're not done.
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