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NFL Neurocognitive Disability Benefit

Losing your keys, your words, your temper?

Memory loss, trouble focusing and mood changes are common after years of hits. The NFL Neurocognitive Disability Benefit pays former players living with them every month. We line up the testing, file the claim and fight the denial.

$4,500
per month, mild impairment
$6,500
per month, moderate impairment
7 years
from release to apply
Sound familiar?

Signs of an NFL brain injury

If you or your family notice these, it's worth a free review. You don't need a diagnosis to start.

01

Memory

Forgetting conversations, appointments or where you put things. Repeating yourself.

02

Focus

Losing your train of thought, trouble following a game plan, a movie or a conversation.

03

Processing

Taking longer to think things through, make decisions or find the right word.

04

Mood

Short fuse, anxiety, depression or mood swings that you or your family have noticed.

What it is

The NFL Neurocognitive benefit, explained

The Neurocognitive Disability Benefit is a monthly payment from the NFL Player Disability & Neurocognitive Benefit Plan. It's for former players with mild or moderate neurocognitive impairment: problems with memory, attention, processing speed or mood.

The Plan decides your level through neuropsychological testing with its own neutral physicians. Mild impairment pays $4,500 a month. Moderate impairment pays $6,500 a month. How you prepare for that testing, and the records behind it, matter.

What about CTE?

CTE can only be confirmed after death. But the symptoms CTE NFL players live with today, like memory loss, mood swings and trouble focusing, can support a Neurocognitive claim right now.

Neurocognitive deadline check

You have 7 years. How many are left?

1How long since you were released from your last team?2 yrs
2What do you notice? Pick all that apply.
Your Neurocognitive window
Still open
Your 7-year window is still open. Pick what you notice to see if this benefit fits.
Time left to applyAbout 5 years
Mild impairment$4,500/mo
Moderate impairment$6,500/mo
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You have 7 years from the date you were released from your team to apply. Your impairment level is set by the Plan's neutral physicians. Your exact deadline is confirmed on review.
How we handle it

Your Neurocognitive claim, start to finish

Our Neurocognitive specialists do this every day. Here's what we handle for you.

Step 01

Free review

A 30-minute call. We go over your career, symptoms and release date, and confirm how much of your 7-year window is left.

Step 02

Build your record

We gather your medical and concussion history and statements from people who see the changes day to day.

Step 03

Prepare for testing

We file your application and get you ready for the Plan’s neuropsychological testing, so the results reflect what you live with.

Step 04

Appeal if denied

If the Board says no, or rates you lower than you should be, we handle the appeal.

From the locker room
“When trying to navigate the waters and how the benefits work, it's not an easy process. I 10 out of 10 recommend Legacy Pro Sports, they have white-glove service!”
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FAQ

Neurocognitive & CTE questions

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

$4,500 a month for mild neurocognitive impairment and $6,500 a month for moderate impairment. Your level is set by the Plan after testing.

You have 7 years from the date you were released from your team to apply. After that, this benefit is generally closed, so check your window early.

No. You don’t need a minimum number of credited seasons to apply for the Neurocognitive benefit.

CTE can only be confirmed after death. But the symptoms CTE NFL players live with, like memory loss, mood changes and trouble focusing, can support a Neurocognitive Disability claim while you’re living.

The Plan sends you to its neutral physicians for a set of tests on memory, attention, processing and mood. We explain what to expect and make sure your records are in front of them.

Yes. Many claims are won on appeal with better evidence or additional testing. We review the decision and build the appeal.

You took the hits.
Get what's owed.
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