Reaggravation of a work related injury

[VeeDub1019]

If I have an aggravation of a previous work related injury, is it covered under workers comp?!??? I live in WV . In the past yr, I have had 3 hernia repairs containing 6 hernias in all. I just returned to work about a month ago , with a permanent lift restriction of no more than 15lbs. I have another hernia, and I was wondering if it would be covered under workers comp??

[1171]

aggravations are new injuries. if it was aggravated at work then you can file new claim.
http://www.workerscompensation.com/forum...p?tid=7602

[VeeDub1019]

Well this will be the 4th time . Every other time, they have just reopened my case and went from there.

1171 Wrote:aggravations are new injuries. if it was aggravated at work then you can file new claim.
http://www.workerscompensation.com/forum...p?tid=7602

[1171]

i'm not sure what your question is.

sounds like the answer is yes. if it worked the last 3 times why wouldn't it work again?
are you leaving some information out?

[VeeDub1019]

Well previously, I was on the floor working (in the hospital) and now I am in administration. I am restricted to lifting , however, I do still lift minimal things. About a week a go I noticed a lump and severe pain over the incision of the last hernia. I contacted brickstreet and asked them if this injury would be covered and they said that they claim was still open and that a reaggravation would be covered, but I am still hesistant.

1171 Wrote:i'm not sure what your question is.

sounds like the answer is yes. if it worked the last 3 times why wouldn't it work again?
are you leaving some information out?

[1171]

If the carrier cannot give you necessarry reassurances I'm not sure what value an anonymous public message board can be.
you can try contacting the work comp court
http://www.wvinsurance.gov/ooj/