[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Aggravating a pre-existing injury or condition does not qualify for workers\u2019 compensation benefits in Alabama simply because it occurred while you were working. Instead, you must prove that your work activities contributed to the aggravation of your pre-existing condition. If your employer can show that you would have aggravated the pre-existing injury or illness regardless of your work situation, they might have grounds to deny your claim.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/workers-compensation-pre-existing-condition\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Unfortunately, many employers and workers\u2019 compensation insurers deny claims for benefits involving pre-existing conditions. But if your employer or their insurer denies your claim unfairly, a lawyer can help you fight the denial and pursue the benefits you need. Your lawyer could help you seek assistance from the Alabama Department of Labor\u2019s Ombudsman program. The Ombudsman program provides mediation services to help resolve disputes over workers\u2019 comp claims. Although Ombudspersons can make binding decisions regarding the authorization of medical benefits, they can only offer voluntary mediation for denials of claims and other workers\u2019 comp benefits. However, they might not participate in voluntary mediation if an insurer has already denied your workers\u2019 compensation claim for an aggravated injury or medical condition.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/workers-compensation-pre-existing-condition\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","name":"Can You Get Alabama Workers\u2019 Compensation If You Aggravate a Pre-Existing Condition?","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Are There Exceptions to This Rule?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/workers-compensation-pre-existing-condition\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/workers-compensation-pre-existing-condition\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Should I Do If My Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim Is Denied?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/workers-compensation-pre-existing-condition\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/workers-compensation-pre-existing-condition\/#Question1"}],"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/workers-compensation-pre-existing-condition\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Can You Get Alabama Workers\u2019 Compensation If You Aggravate a Pre-Existing Condition?","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/workers-compensation-pre-existing-condition\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]