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If you have an injury to one of your joints there is the possibility that the injury to the joint is only part of the problem as as one or another form of Arthritis may have been causing damage to the joint before then. This sort of damage can have a bearing on any compensation claims made as a result of injury's where there is litigation.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere are 100 different types of arthritis. However, the two main types are Osteo (wear and tear in joints) and rheumatiod which is an autoimune disease that cause damage in joints and muscles.
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∙ 14y agoThe causes of arthritis are unknown, However there is evidence that is is sometimes hereditary and can also be the result of trauma and certain blood disorders.
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Is arthritis a pre existing condition?
Sure if you had been treated or had symptoms of arthritis before taking out whatever you are talking about then it would be a pre-existing condition. Anything that existed before is a pre-existing condition.
What is mild multilevel degenerative arthritis?
Degenerative arthritis is Osteoarthritis and multilevel refers to arthritis in the revertible existing in several joints.
What is aetna's definition of pre existing condition?
What are pre-existing conditions and how do they impact coverage? A pre-existing condition is a health condition (other than a pregnancy) or medical problem that was diagnosed or treated during a specified timeframe prior to enrollment in a new health plan. Some pre-existing conditions may be excluded from coverage during a specified timeframe after the effective date of coverage in a new health plan. Plan documents will provide specific information on pre-existing conditions.The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) helps to protect millions of Americans and their families who have pre-existing medical conditions or who might suffer discrimination in health coverage based on factors relating to their health.http://www.aetna.com/members/faq_healthplan.html#12
Can sexually acquired infection cause arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease and is not considered contagious. Having said that however suffering from some illnesses has been noted by sufferers to cause the onset of flare ups in RA. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are able to bring about a rare form of arthritis known as venereal arthritis. For more info on this go to the related link (Venereal Arthritis ) below
What is a negative rheumatoid factor?
rheumatoid factor is a particular type of antibody that is found in about 80% of people have Rheumatoid arthritis as well as with other inflammatory illnesses. A negative RF simply means there is no RF in the blood.
Is arthritis a pre existing condition?
Sure if you had been treated or had symptoms of arthritis before taking out whatever you are talking about then it would be a pre-existing condition. Anything that existed before is a pre-existing condition.
Which is the correct spelling preexisting or pre-existing?
pre-existing
Why do posture changes?
arthritis, obesity, illnesses, laziness, type of employment
Which one is degenerative illnesses rheumatoid arthritis and muscular dystrophy or chondrodynia and stemotomy?
Rheumatoid arthritis ,muscular dystrophy and chondrodynia.
What is mild multilevel degenerative arthritis?
Degenerative arthritis is Osteoarthritis and multilevel refers to arthritis in the revertible existing in several joints.
Can you get disability insurance before having LASIK eye surgery?
Your plans to have surgery will not affect your ability to get coverage. But don't expect the policy to cover the procedure. Most policies will exclude pre-existing conditions for a specified period of time. You will be covered for accidents and illnesses that cause you to miss work that were not pre-existing at time of application.
Is arthiritis a pre-existing medical condition?
yes, usually it is Arthritis - Juvenile, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid or Psoriatic arthritis, Reiter's Syndrome, Rheumatism. However, there is a list of conditions to follow e.g. there must have been no hospital admissions within the last 12 months.
Can garden tubs be installed in a pre-existing bathroom?
A garden tub can be installed in a pre-existing bathroom. You have to remove the pre-existing bathtub and install the garden tub.
What is the meaning of pre-existing?
"pre-" means before, so pre-existing means to exist before (something), or to procede. For example, there were already pre-existing symptoms when the doctor diagnosed the disease. Or, fast food stores that pre-existed McDonalds.
Is there homeowners insurance that covers pre-existing conditions?
No. Homeowners insurance does not cover un-repaired, pre-existing conditions.
Is abdominal aortic anuerysm considered a pre existing condition?
You are thinking that some conditions are considered "pre-existing" and others are not. That's not it. Did you already have the condition before, say, applying for insurance? That's the idea of pre-existing.
Is HPV a pre existing condition?
With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, "pre-existing conditions" are no longer a barrier in health insurance.
