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That sounds pretty dodgy - the Dr. should know better than to tell you the exact cause of your CTS was smoking. Go of your own accord to another doctor not connected to your employer insurance workers compensation to get another opinion - and ask the doctor to give you a written, signed and dated opinion. The insurance should be sending you to an unbiased 3rd party for evaluation. If it comes down to legal issues you'll be wanting a competing professional opinion anyways.
The problem with carpal tunnel is that in most cases its idiopathic - arising spontaneusly or from a cause that can't be readily established. While it has been found that very repetitive tasks are associated with higher cases of CTS, the issue is that it hasn't been established that they causes CTS (As far as I'm aware) - sort of like you know that people that eat mcdonalds are also likely to eat Burger King, but they don't eat at burger king as a consequence of eating mcdonalds. The biggest risk factors for CTS are genetics or biological actors (such as smoking), rather than environmental factors or activity. However, that doesn't mean its due to smoking. It may be due to smoking, or genetics, illness (ie. Arthritis) or tissue damage caused by 30 years of doing data entry.
If you're going after that it was due to the damage caused, ask the Dr. if it is due to a repetitive stress injury, if it may show up on a CT or Xray (or MRI?). They may refer you to get some, which might help support your argument.
What else can I help you with?
What happens if there is an accident in the workplace and the employer has taken out workers compensation?
Employers are generally required to carry Workers Compensation Insurance. If an employee is injured in the course of employment, Workers compensation pays medical costs and the like and the worker is prevented from suing the employer because of the injury.
Are domestic workers covered under a homeowners policy?
No. Homeowners Insurance does not cover Domestic WorkersDomestic workers are covered under the Workers compensation insurance paid by the employer
Who is responsible for funding workers compensation?
the employer usually pays an insurance policy that covers the employee if they need workers comp leave.
How does a worker apply for Workers Competition Insurance?
Workers compensation insurance is supplied by an employer and can only be used when a person is injured on a job. The employer will file all the paper work and the employee usually doesn't have to do anything.
What is the workers' compensation commission all about?
Workers compensation is similar to insurance. If someone is injured while on the job the employer has to pay for wages lost while injured as well as medical expenses.
How do you spell workers compensation insurance?
The correct spelling of the form of insurance is Workers' Compensation.
What happens if an employer does not have workers compensation and doesn't want to pay your medical bills?
Employers are required to carry Wormen's Compensation Insurance on their employees. If your employer did not insure you, or does not have the insurance, they are in violation of your state's labor laws. You will have to bring suit against them to recover your expenses.
What is workmans compensation?
In Georgia Workers' Compensation insurance falls under the Workers' Compensation Act which defines the responsibility of the employer to provide prompt medical and disability benefits for injuries sustained on the job by workers. This is insurance that the employer, certain employers, are required to have. This insurance covers the employees who have injuries that result in partial or total incapacity or death. In return, the employer is shielded from tort liability for these injuries. In other words, an employee should receive income and medical benefits and the employer generally can't be sued for the injury. If you have been injured, contact your LOCAL Workers' Compensation Attorney.
How much does workmans compensation cost the employer per employee per week?
The cost will vary according to the workers compensation code for each job description and salary for the job. Your workers compensation insurance carrier should give the employer a matrix describing how each job description is charged. This information can also be obtained from each states workers compensation offices for their district.
Who do you contact about workmans comp fraud?
The employer, the insurance company, your state board of insurance and your state's workers' compensation bureau are all good to contact about Work Comp insurance fraud.
Are you eligible for per diem on workmans compensation?
Eligibility for per diem while on workers' compensation typically depends on the specific laws and regulations of your state, as well as the policies of your employer's workers' compensation insurance. Generally, workers' compensation provides benefits for lost wages, medical expenses, and rehabilitation, but per diem for travel or daily expenses may not be included. It's best to consult your workers' compensation attorney or your employer's HR department for guidance on your specific situation.
Who is the Guarantor in workers compensation?
In workers' compensation, the Guarantor typically refers to an entity that guarantees the payment of benefits to injured workers when the employer cannot fulfill their obligations. This can be an insurance company providing coverage for worker injuries or, in some cases, a state fund that steps in when an employer is self-insured and unable to pay claims. The Guarantor ensures that workers receive necessary medical care and compensation for lost wages due to work-related injuries.
