On March 4th Roy held a free webinar to share his analysis of the recent Majeski vs. Metropolitan Life case and to have an open discussion with colleagues. Reviewing the case from the point-of-view of a "Thinking Evaluator", Roy discussed five lessons and suggestions for practice for functional capacity evaluators.

1. FIVE LESSONS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR PRACTICE FOR FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATORS WEBINAR WITH ROY MATHESON OPEN DISCUSSION AT END OF PRESENTATION March 4, 2010 Copyright 2010 Telephone 603-358-6525 Majeski v. Metropolitan Life

2. MetLife Short Term Disability Plan Governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) The Case

5. This appeal concerns MetLife’s decision to reject Majeski’s claim for short-term disability benefits. Overview of the Case The Background 6 No. 09-1930

6. As the plan administrator MetLife determined that Majeski had failed to submit enough evidence to support her claim. Overview of the Case The Background 6 No. 09-1930

7. Majeski filed suit, but the district court granted summary judgment against her. Overview of the Case The Background 6 No. 09-1930

8. Although MetLife’s determination is entitled to deferential review… Overview of the Case The Background 6 No. 09-1930

9. …the court concludes that there are such significant gaps in the evidence supporting MetLife’s decision that further proceeding are necessary. Overview of the Case The Background 6 No. 09-1930

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