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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?
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.
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.
If your injury is the result of 20 years of hard work do you have a claim?
Your injury may be compensable. An example of injury that is the result of repetitive motion, that can be received over prolonged work-related activity, is carpal tunnel syndrome.
What happen if you get layoff from the job that cause carpal tunnel can you still fill a claim?
Depending on which state you live in , some states have a 30 day window in which a fired or laid off employee can file a workers comp claim. If you are in this situation, I would suggest that you consult an attorney who will gladly help you file this type of claim.
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.
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.
How do you file a claim against an estate in Illinois?
how do I file a claim against an estate in Illinois, Cook county
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.
You were diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome by a previous employer can you file a claim?
You were diagnosed by your EMPLOYER? (???) If you mean you were diagnosed by doctors employed by, or under contract to, your employer, you would have to produce a written, signed diagnosis to the Workmans Compensation Board examiners. After considering your case, they could award you a percentage amount commensurate with your disability.
Can you still file for workman comp if you return to work after surgery for carpal tunnel and am unable to work?
Yes, you have three years to file for workers' compensation in Pennsylvania. After you return to work after receiving workers' compensation, you have, at least, 9.6 years to re-open the wage loss claim. The medical claim is for life.
What is the time limit to file for an insurance claim in Illinois?
The time limit to file for an insurance claim in Illinois depends on the type of claim it is, such as house or car. Typically you have one year form the date of the incident to file. Your insurance company may set different limits.
