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