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Injuries to workers with pre-existing conditions complicate disability claims
2014-11-09 14:29:56| Trucking - Topix.net
A diabetic former United Parcel Service Inc. worker injured at work is at the center of a legal debate over apportionment of disability benefits. A pending Connecticut case will help determine how the state approaches apportionment of permanent disability benefits when workers with pre-existing or chronic conditions suffer debilitating injuries on the job.
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