ERISA — 7th Circuit: Under De Novo Review, the Court “Should NOT Resolve[] Doubts or Gaps in the Evidence in [the Claimant’s] Favor”

You know that claimants have the burden to establish eligibility for ERISA-governed disability benefits.
Sometimes gaps in coverage can occur when, for example, a claimant alleges disability while using accrued vacation. These gaps can result in denial of a disability…