This article will focus on considerations relevant to supporting your client's position during the administrative review process. In this post, we discuss the ERISA claim process, appealing your ERISA claim, filing an ERISA complaint, when to hire an attorney, and more.This sixth edition discusses the wide range of issues that arise in litigation under ERISA. Section I addresses the Supreme Court's decisions defining ERISA's. Section II addresses the question of standing to bring a claim against an ERISA fiduciary. Filing an ERISA claim is the first step towards collecting long term disability benefits. Of Section 3(7) of ERISA, 29 U.S.C. § 1002(7), in the Employer Long Term. Disability Plan (the "LTD Plan"). 5. Writing if any claim for benefits is denied. Sets out what is required in a complaint.