Question:
Is it worth it to hire W. Lindstrom to file an appeal?

I was denied by UnitedHealth because of an exclusion. I have exhausted all other avenues except for writing my Senator.    — Rhonda S. (posted on September 1, 2000)

September 4, 2000
I had been fighting with my insurance company for over a year because I had the surgery done 3 years ago and have been having complications so I need to have some revisional work done! They had been jerking me around saying that they were missing information or that they didn't receive faxes from my doctor...etc. I would call, they would tell me that they would call back and then I would never hear anything back. I called one time trying to find out exactly what information they still needed and the insurance company actually told me that they would not discuss my insurance information with anyone but my doctor. At that point - I WAS LIVID! So I called Walter and explained everything to him......it only took one letter from him and I was approved! He is totally on your side! It's well worth the call to just talk to him or his wife to see what they have to say about your case! It was definitely worth the call for me!
   — Kim M.

September 6, 2000
I have also hired Walter Lindstrom. GHP has denied my appeal. I am a federal government employee and this procedure is a covered procedure. Yet, they make you jump through hoops and every response is different. Walter, I hope you can win for me!!!!
   — betty890

September 6, 2000
I have also hired Walter Lindstrom. GHP has denied my appeal. I am a federal government employee and this procedure is a covered procedure. Yet, they make you jump through hoops and every response is different. Walter, I hope you can win for me!!!!
   — betty890

September 14, 2000
9/12/00 I too was denied because my insurance carrier (Principal Life) said there was a written exclusion policy. I sent an email off to Mr. Lindstrom and his wife and am waiting to receive their reply. If I don't hear by tomorrow I will call them. Bottom line here is if you don't fight for what is right, you may not get it. I wish you luck whatever you decide.
   — Karen P.

February 19, 2001
I have been denied also by UHC, along with 4 other of Dr. Alverdy's patients. I wrote to my congressman and immediately filed a complaint with the Department of Insurance becasue UHC claims the lap surgery is "experimental". I have talked to Mr. Lindstrom and he said he won a case with UHC regarding the lap process. I'm like you and undecided if paying the $700 is worth it. There are no guarantees. What was the clause? Did it specifically state limitations to "weight loss surgery"?
   — Janelle H.