Carpal Tunnel/Repetitive Stress Syndrome in TN-Workers Comp Issue

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Hey there,
Well im even more confused today then I was yesterday I had been told by 1 WComp Attorney that the 30 day time frame didn't matter since my problem started in Aug 2008 and has gotten worse because of my job being Repetitive. So today I get a call from another WComp Attorney and he said that I needed to report it back then and now its too late. I told him that I had mentioned the problem to HR at work but never filed WComp paperwork but I have had a brace on ever since Aug. I did tell HR & my Boss last week that I thought I needed to file WComp.
In Aug it just started with finger pain and has just recently gotten much worse. The WComp Attorney I talked to tonight said I can go ahead and still file the claim,but that doesn't mean it will be handled under WComp. It seems like its always something to deal with and like I said before,The owner of the company I work for will fire anyone just because he feels like it.Since ive been there I have seen so many people get fired or quit just because of him.ve never had any problems with him,But when he gets in a Fireing mood.....Look Out. If anyone knows for sure if there is a 30 day time frame to report a claim,then what are my options??