Your employer may suggest your benefits are final. That is not true. You can often reopen workers comp claim for more. In certain circumstances, you can reopen your workers’ comp claim and request more benefits. Understanding how to reopen workers comp claim can help ensure you receive the benefits you deserve.
When You Can Reopen Workers Comp Claim in Pennsylvania
According to FindLaw, you may reopen your workers’ compensation case under limited circumstances. Examples include a worsened condition, a medical mistake, overpaid benefits, fraud, or a mutual error of fact.
How to Reopen Workers Comp Claim After a Worsening Condition
Worsening condition is the most common reason that injured parties reopen their workers’ comp cases. To qualify, you need a doctor’s report showing your condition got worse and solid proof that the original work injury caused it. You must also prove that your worsening condition makes you eligible for additional workers’ comp benefits. Your condition must be purely physical or mental in nature. A worsening economic situation is not grounds for additional workers’ comp benefits.
What Insurers Can Do When You Reopen Workers Comp Claim
You may reopen your claim, but the insurer can review it as well. If it believes you were overpaid or committed fraud, it can demand repayment.
Get Legal Help to Reopen Workers Comp Claim
The information in this post is for purely informational purposes. You should not perceive it as legal advice.
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