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DOL OWCP denied my claim after the doctor diagnosised it as carpal tunnel syndrome DOL stated that the injury could not have caused carpal tunnel syndrome is there any recourse?
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You have not given enough information. Carpal tunnel is an occupational disease. I think that is what it is called. It is caused from repetitive motion. It is not caused from one specific injury. If you had a specific injury it could not have caused the carpel tunnel. However, you may still have an OWCP claim for the carpel tunnel if you return to your doctor and ask them what caused the carpel tunnel . If there is a repetitive component to your job,i.e keying mail? Keyboard? this may be the cause of carpel tunnel, then it is indeed a claim for OWCP. You did not say what the injury was or what the results were but the carpel tunnel was just something the doctor happened to find when he examined you after the accident . You have had it all along , not just because of the accident.
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What is the definition of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder caused by compression at the wrist of the median nerve supplying the hand, causing numbness and tingling.
Is carpal tunnel a result from agent orange?
Not likely as carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by highly repetitive motion.
Can the use of gliding exercise prevent carpal tunnel surgery?
Tendon glide exercises can reduce swelling caused by carpal tunnel syndrome by increasing circulation to the wrists and hands. Swelling and inflammation in the hands and wrists can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome.
What cause carpal tunnel?
Hi, There are no exercises which cause carpal tunnel syndrome. CTS is caused by an inflammation in the carpal tunnel ( which is made up of the carpal bones in the hand and the flexor retinaculum (a ligament) ). The inflammation can be caused by a number of things, eg. artheritis of the carpal bones, tendonitis or any condition that causes oedema for example, pregnancy. Some of these things will go away on there own, but some may require medical intervention. There are exercises which will induce the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which is anything that puts pressure on the carpal tunnel for example when you have your hands bent downwards towards your wrists. But this is not the pathological cause of the syndrome Hope this helps Hi, There are no exercises which cause carpal tunnel syndrome. CTS is caused by an inflammation in the carpal tunnel ( which is made up of the carpal bones in the hand and the flexor retinaculum (a ligament) ). The inflammation can be caused by a number of things, eg. artheritis of the carpal bones, tendonitis or any condition that causes oedema for example, pregnancy. Some of these things will go away on there own, but some may require medical intervention. There are exercises which will induce the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which is anything that puts pressure on the carpal tunnel for example when you have your hands bent downwards towards your wrists. But this is not the pathological cause of the syndrome Hope this helps
What injuries are caused by typing improperly?
Repetitive Strain Injury or R.S.I. as it is often abbreviated
What would cause pain between thumb and index finger?
Pain between the thumb and index finger can be caused by an injury, such as a fall. It can also rarely be a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome or a sign of over-stretching.
Can you get Carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists and can it be covered under workers comp?
Yes you can get carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists. As far as workers comp goes..it depends if you can prove that it was related and or caused by your job duties. It also depends greatly on your states work comp laws etc..
27 weeks pregnant and having tingling feelings in y fingers?
You may have a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome, caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. In addition to tingling you may experience other symptoms such as numbness, pain, and weakness. Pregnancy is frequently associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Is carpal tunnel genetic or caused by being obese?
Neither. The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a result of repetitive movements done over a long period of time. You may be genetically prone to it or obesity may make it worse, but neither is a cause.
Pain in your hand why?
YOu may have a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome caused by edema in the wrist causing pressure on the nerves from the hand. Get this checked with your health-care provider.
What are the specific symptoms of nutrition deficiency causing carpal tunnel syndrome?
Vitamin B6 helps maintain healthy nerves in our bodies, so many have tried to explain that carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a lack of this vitamin. However, researchers have shown this not to be the case over and over again. The most recnet study I know of was done at the University of Mich.
What is wrong with you your hands have cramps when you are on the computer?
it is a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. it is caused by compression of median nerve travelling through the carpal tunnel (at the wrist region), while you are working on computer (e.g typing), resulting in numbness of first three and the half fingers.
