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Will I Be Prevented from Recovering Workers’ Compensation Benefits if It’s an Old Injury?

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Injury?

When you have sustained an injury in a work-related accident, you typically have a right to seek benefits through the New York workers’ compensation system. But what if you had a pre-existing injury that was aggravated or re-injured in the accident? Are you still eligible for benefits?

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Understanding the New York Workers’ Compensation Medical Guidelines

The Regulations Doctors Must Follow When Treating Patients with Workers’ Compensation Claims
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When you have been hurt on the job in New York, you have a right to seek workers’ compensation benefits, which include compensation for lost wages, as well as payment of or reimbursement for medical expenses. You will most likely be required to submit to an examination by a company approved doctor, but you can also seek medical treatment from a physician of your choice. There are, however, specific guidelines that your treating doctor must follow.

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How Does a Prior Injury Affect Your Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

In New York, when you have been injured on the job, you have a right to seek benefits under the state’s workers’ compensation system. In fact, the workers’ compensation system is generally your sole remedy or means of recovering compensation for injuries caused by the carelessness or negligence of your employer or a co-employee. But what if you had a prior injury—work-related or not—to the same part of your body? What if you hurt your knee on the job six months or two years ago? Will you be eligible to obtain workers’ compensation benefits for the same or a similar injury?

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