Subsequent Disorders or Conditions Resulting from a Work-Related Injury
Effective Dates
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2022
Policy Code
EN-10
General Information
Subsequent disorders or conditions resulting from a work-related injury may be compensable, provided a direct causal link can be established to the primary work-related injury.
Purpose
This policy provides guidance to decision-makers who adjudicate claims for subsequent disorders or conditions resulting from a primary compensable work-related injury and to stakeholders regarding what may be compensable with respect to subsequent disorders or conditions.
Policy References
Arising Out Of and In The Course Of Employment
June 30, 2009 - June 29, 2018 | EN-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Merits and Justice of the Case
December 31, 2013 - June 30, 2022 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Pre-Existing Conditions
June 30, 2015 - June 30, 2022 | EN-07 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Adjudicating Psychological Disorders
June 30, 2008 - June 29, 2019 | EN-09 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Worker, Attendant and Witness Travel
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2015 | EN-11 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Permanent Impairment
June 30, 2015 - June 30, 2022 | EN-12 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022