STD Insurance Co. Denying Lyme Claim

My short term disability insurance company is trying really hard to deny my claim.

I was unable to work as a firefighter from October 2014 to April 2015 due to cognitive deficits, fatigue, insomnia, etc from European Neuroborreliosis - Euro Lyme.

I applied in February when I finally got positive WB results. Neuropsych testing showed mild deficit in executive function. My MD sent a letter to STD Insurance Co. saying my clinical and lab findings are consistent with Lyme. A Professor of Neurology at the University sent a letter saying it was indisputable that Lyme made me unable to work.

STD Insurance Co delays by requesting more medical info, even after they have enough to conclude I was disabled.

I consulted with a disability law firm. They would take 40% if we won.

I know some of you have fought insurance companies.
I ask you for advice.

FellW-I applaud u for speaking out.

Trav~ great sites. I had not seen the last one. Really? They are new setting a precedent? Wonder if that MD doc who was being legally harassed is utilizing this info? Of course, with LD & the legal system, a roll of the dice, even when armed with logic & hard facts.