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When to seek a workers comp settlement for arthritis?

When to seek a workers comp settlement for arthritis?

When seeking workers’ compensation settlements for arthritis or degenerative disc disease, it is important to understand that these conditions are compensable regardless of whether the preexisting condition was work-related.

Can a work injury be compensable under workers comp?

Workers’ compensation coverage is usually available regardless of employer culpability or the employee’s prior physical condition. Therefore, injuries aggravated or accelerated by your work injury are compensable under workers compensation.

What’s the code for a cut on the knee?

Use the code for the right (334) hand, right (514) knee, left (332) hand and left (512) knee if known as appropriate. • The Nature of Injury or Illness should be 170 – Cut, laceration or puncture. • The Accident Type or Cause should be from major group 05 – Fall on same level.

What are the requirements for a workers comp claim?

Therefore, injuries aggravated or accelerated by your work injury are compensable under workers compensation. The basic legal eligibility requirements for any workers’ compensation claim are: That the resulting disability prevents the employee from working in his or her regular duty position.

What kind of knee injury is eligible for workers comp?

Common workplace knee injuries eligible for workers’ compensation include: Torn ligaments. Tendonitis. Bursitis. Strains. Contusions. Arthritis. Cartilage injuries.

How does compensation work for a knee injury?

While you’re being treated, you receive compensation based on your average weekly earnings. If you’re permanently disabled, you continue to receive benefits indefinitely. Otherwise, if you’re still able to work, getting compensation for a knee injury at work means receiving a number of weeks’ salary as pay for your injuries.

What are the benefits for a knee injury?

Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Knee Injuries 1 Replacement of lost wages (weekly installments or a lump-sum settlement) 2 Payment of all medical bills resulting from the injury 3 Specific loss benefits (loss of limb/use of limb) 4 Disfigurement benefits 5 Subsequent injury benefits

What to do after a knee injury at work?

After a workplace knee injury, it is very important to work with a qualified and experienced workers’ compensation attorney to guarantee your workers’ compensation eligibility, to ensure your claim is filed correctly and to maximize your compensation benefits.