Some benefits may be reduced due that portion that is not work-related. Other benefits, such as total temporary disability, medical care, vocational rehabilitation and death benefits may not be reduced and the injured worker is entitled to collect the full benefit, without reduction, despite there being a non-industrial component. The following is a list of medical conditions or illnesses which may either be industrially caused or aggravated. Each claim is to be determined based upon the medical records and the nature of the injury. Further, it should be supported by expert medical opinion.
Workplace injuries take place in many ways.
A furniture mover injures his back lifting a couch. A secretary develops carpal tunnel syndrome from extensive typing. A police officer who walks the beat for many years develops hypertension and heart problems. First, if a psychiatric injury is not caused by a sudden and extraordinary employment condition, there is a six month employment requirement. The six months need not be continuous.