Q: Hello, I got hurt back in 2012, lower back. had wc claim. did the therapy went back to work. back in april '16 I
re-injured the same injury but wasn't at work. I still work for same company. I've been going to my own doctor and a specialist since it happened off of work. I also am not working. Do to the work restrictions my doctor gave. What options do I have of claiming this on the WC claim? the cost is getting crazy. thank you for any help, Also this is in Ca.
A: If you stayed with the same employer it is very likely that you have future medical open for body parts. Go to doctor and state your back is hurting due to an aggravation of your previous injury. Even if it was not at work it is an aggravation of your original work injury. Good Luck.
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