Workers' Comp. FAQs
I think I may have carpal tunnel syndrome or some other type of repetitive injury. Can I get benefits for that?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a valid and legitimate injury under the Colorado workers’ compensation system.
Carpal tunnel can be caused by
many kinds of work tasks.
The key is proving that you developed carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of your work. Carpal tunnel is usually considered a repetitive-motion injury.
Although many people commonly associate carpal tunnel with keyboard work, there are many other types of repetitive activities that can cause it. Repetitive gripping or other similar activities frequently cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
And it’s not just office workers
who suffer from carpal tunnel. Anyone who works with their
hands, for example-construction
workers or mechanics, can develop repetitive-motion
injuries.
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