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You may not, it just depends on your work comp states law and your company's insurance. First of all it has to be determined to be work related from your job. Then you have to show/prove that you have an impairment (typically determined after carpal tunnel surgery by a specialist) If your are given an impairment rating, say of 5% to the right hand, then this is typically given a dollar amount based on your job/occupation etc..for your state. They will either offer you a lump sum settlement and closed medicals ie you can't come back for more money for treatment..or give you a smaller settlement with open medicals ie you can continue to get treatment as needed. Note that your lawyer will get 25-33% of your settlement off of the top, so if you can settle with your company etc..you might come out better,BUT if they are low balling you, then you may need to get an attorney..but he/she will need to get at least 25-33% more settlement just to break even..and obtaining an attorney can delay the whole case, sometimes by years because the company will play hard ball as well. Keep in mind many people have CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) and or the surgery w/o any impairment! (ie you are better and there is no residual weakness/symptoms etc..)
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Can carpal tunnel syndrome be filed as a workers compensation claim in Ohio?
Every state is different you need to check with Ohio's work comp laws..2 good links listed below
Can you file a carpal tunnel claim if you retired 6 months ago?
You will need to check with your states work comp laws to find out how long you have to report a workrelated injury. Some states it is 30 days for acute injuries and longer for repetitive use type injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Remember just because you file it doesn't mean it will be accepted as a workrelated case.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome be filed as a workers compensation claim in Wisconsin?
Yes I would think so...you need to find your states website, usually something like wisconsin.gov. Almost anything can be filed, the question is will they cover it.
Do i need a lawyer to file a Judgment debtor's claim for exemption in Missouri?
You do not need a lawyer for file a judgment debtors claim for exemption in Missouri. You do need to have it notarized.
What do you need to rule out if you think you have cubital tunnel syndrome?
You would need to rule out carpal tunnel syndrome, a pinched nerve in the neck giving you radiculopathy symptoms and possibly medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
What causes metacarpal pain and swelling?
it can be carpal tunnel syndrome.You need to avoid heavy lifting and your arms should have a splint.
Do you need a lawyer to claim stocks you own?
yeahh
Does workman's comp cover carpal tunnel when you didn't have it before you switched to a job at work that involves a lot of computer work?
Well it MAY..the real question is can you Medically prove that one you didn't have carpal tunnel syndrome before the job switch and more importantly can you prove that the job switched caused the CTS and not just aggravated it or that hobbies or non-work related activities didn't cause your carpal tunnel symptoms? Every state is different, so you need to go to your states website (ie state.gov) It has pretty much been determined that computer work does not routinely CAUSE carpal tunnel. Harvard did a landmark study that you can find. Many lawyers still claim it does....but the cases have gone down quite a bit from the 90's when everybody was jumping on the ol keyboard bandwagon.
Is carpal tunnel syndrome report is a health problem that you need to be aware of why?
Yes you need to be aware of the problem and you need to do something about it as if left untreated it can lead to irreversible damage to the median nerve that oases through the carpel tunnel ant to the muscles that are controlled by it.
I had carpol tunnel surgery 10 years ago could I have it again and would work comp pay for it again?
I have heard that it is very easy to get carpal tunnel again after you've had surgery for it once. This is especially so if you continue to do repetitive motion work. You may or may not be able to have the workers comp insurance company from before pay for doctors bills. This depends on how you settled your original claim. If it was setteled as an open ended claim you may still be able to collect. I am not sure if there is a time cap on that. But if this is a new injury after you were declared as fully healed after your last surgery you will need to obtain workers comp again through your new employer or if its the same employer file a new claim. (they may not have the same insurance company still). Please note I am not a lawyer and this is just from what I have read and understand to be true since my husband has received carpal tunnel surgery and is involved in a workers comp suit.
Will Blue Cross Blue Shield pay for carpal tunnel surgery?
In order to give you a good answer to your question, I need more information. How long have you had your Blue Cross Blue Shield plan? Did the carpal tunnel condition exist prior to the date of your coverage? Is your Blue Cross Blue Shield policy a group or individual plan? What state do you live in? Is your carpal tunnel condition a work-related disorder? If so, workers comp rather than your health insurance policy may pay for the operation.
Avoiding Carpal Tunnel To Keep Working?
Avoiding carpal tunnel syndrome is something that can be done, but it takes careful planning. Throughout the day, people who perform repetitive motions will have to be conscious of the fact that they have to do certain exercises and take frequent breaks if they are to avoid injury to the carpal tunnel area. Otherwise, they may be subject to a workplace injury that will keep them from doing their jobs. The first thing that people can do to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome is to perform a few exercises before beginning their duties. For the hands, this could be as simple as shaking them before starting work. It will be necessary to take frequent breaks throughout the day; the exercises will need to be repeated before resuming work each time a break ends. If people sit long hours throughout the day, they will need to be aware of their posture. Good posture is important to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome. Workers do not want to be hunched over their computers or other machines while they are working, because they need their hands to be in a straight line. If the hands are higher or lower than a thirty degree angle, then the carpal tunnel area has the potential to become squeezed. This is how injuries begin. To avoid this, the hands should be in as straight a line as possible such as when typing at a keyboard. Sitting for long hours is not recommended if someone wants to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome, but with good posture, it can be prevented. People need to make sure that their feet are planted firmly on the ground with their knees bent at a forty-five degree angle with their backs straight. This will keep the body from scrunching into a position that will squeeze the carpal tunnel area in the hands. Also because sitting for long hours is not good for the body, people will need to take a break every hour, as was mentioned above. During these breaks, people will need to stand up and perform, not just exercises for the hands that are executing repetitive motions, but for the entire body. Stretching exercises will help people avoid carpal tunnel syndrome when they take frequent breaks.
