"Sometimes an ERISA-governed disability benefit claim is denied on a specific issue that precludes the need for a full development of the record on the merits of the claim. E.g., claimant was not eligible for benefits because he was not a full-time employee at the time of disability. But when should courts order remand, after determining the claimant may be eligible for benefits? This new decision provides some helpful guidance." [Newsom v. Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co., No. 20-1994 (5th Cir. February 18, 2022)]  MORE >>