Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
Yes. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a medical condition that is usually caused by some repetitive activity that puts stress and pressure on your elbow. It can affect one or both arms and generally results in numbness and pain around the elbow area.
Workers’ Compensation claims for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome are generally filed as Occupational Disease claims, as opposed to Accidents. Occupational Disease claims involve an injury or condition that comes on over time due to a repetitive activity, as opposed to a one-time accident. There are critical deadlines and special Statutes of Limitations that apply to these claims, and with Occupational Disease claims it can be more difficult to prove a causal connection between the diagnosis and your work activity. For these reasons, Occupational Disease claims are more likely to be denied by the Insurance Company and may involve litigation to win your case.
It is important to speak to an experienced Workers’ Compensation attorney right away if you feel your work has contributed to your development of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.
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