Legal Question in Workers Comp in Virginia

Repetitive motion injuries

Are repetitive motion injuries such as Bilateral Thumb Synovitis covered under workers compensation laws in virginia?


Asked on 6/20/01, 6:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald Lutkenhaus Virginia Workers Compensation & Disability Lawyer

Re: Repetitive motion injuries

Generally speaking repetitive motion injuries are not compensable in Virginia as WC Injuries. Exceptions are carpal tunnel syndrome and hearing loss. They were specially added 3 yrs ago by the legislature. Unless your problem comes under the definition Carpal Tunnel Syndrome it would not be compensable.

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Answered on 7/02/01, 5:29 pm


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