Q: I got injured at work.and got a form to fill out and it asked of any preexisting conditions. Do i have to disclose it
It was a year since it was treated ,only with meds .the exam and diagnoses was 3-4 years ago.from a different dr in a different state.
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A: The short answer is yes, you should always be truthful in communicating with your employer about issues like this because it can only come back to haunt you later if you try to hide something. Workers comp insurance companies have access to information about medical treatment across the country. You will probably encounter some difficulty in proceeding with this new work injury claim. If you get a free consultation with a workers comp lawyer you will be much better off in the long run.
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