You might be curious about the implications of having a pre-existing condition for your workers’ compensation claim if you already have one. The response to this question is going to be contingent on several different aspects, such as the severity of your condition, the reason for your injury, and whether you have informed your employer about your situation. In general, having a pre-existing condition can make it more challenging to collect workers’ compensation benefits when you are injured on the job. There are a few notable deviations from this general rule. You may still be eligible for benefits, for instance, if your employer was aware of your condition but did nothing to protect you from potential hazards despite having the ability to do so. What is A Pre-existing Condition? A “pre-existing condition” refers to an injury or disease , either physical or mental, that you already had prior to sustaining an injury or illness on the job. If your employer or the insurance company...