Q. Can I draw Workers’ Compensation benefits if my work injury only aggravated a pre existing condition I had?

A. Yes. North Carolina Workers’ Compensation law does NOT mandate that your disabling condition be caused by your accident. You may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits if your work injury aggravates, accelerates, or significantly contributes a pre existing condition that makes you unable to return to your job. The law that applies to pre existing condition changes regularly. You should consult a qualified lawyer to discuss the current law on this complicated subject.