Pre-Existing Conditions
Effective Dates
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2015
Policy Code
EN-07
General Information
Where a factor other than the work injury is negatively affecting the worker’s ability to return to the pre-injury earning level it is important to identify them as soon as possible.
For the purpose of this policy, a pre-existing condition is any condition unrelated to a work injury which may affect recovery or the extent of injury. Pre-existing conditions may be known to exist prior to a work injury (usually because they caused symptoms), or they may develop post-injury.
Where a worker has completed necessary medical treatments but his or her ability to return to the pre-injury earning level is negatively affected by a pre-existing condition, compensation entitlement may be adjusted to reflect the impact of the pre-existing condition.
Purpose
This policy provides direction to Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) decision-makers concerning claims that may involve pre-existing conditions.
Prior Policies
Reserve for Enhanced Disabilities
November 4, 1985 - December 31, 1992 | #39 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Pre-existing Conditions - Aggravation
November 15, 1989 - December 31, 1992 | #51 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Pre-Existing Conditions
December 31, 2007 - June 30, 2008 | CL-47 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Pre-Existing Conditions
March 31, 1994 - December 31, 2007 | CL-47 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022The Workers' Compensation Act states that a worker is eligible for compensation benefits if they have suffered a work-related disability that arises out of and in the course of employment. A worker may be entitled to receive loss of earnings benefits, m
Policy References
Release of Claims Information to Employers
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2022 | AP-04 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Optional Coverage for Sole Proprietors
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2022 | EA-04 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Loss of Earnings Benefits
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2012 | EL-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Arising Out of and In The Course of Employment
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2009 | EN-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Merits and Justice of the Case
June 30, 2008 - December 16, 2013 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Permanent Impairment
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2015 | EN-12 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Release of Information
June 30, 2008 - January 18, 2010 | GN-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Vocational Rehabilitation
June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2009 | RE-10 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022