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  "name": "My back hurt before the warehouse accident - will pre-existing condition kill my claim?",
  "description": "No, covers aggravation; get doctor to link it.[3]",
  "url": "https://justworkcomplaw.com//faq/general-my-back-hurt-before-the-warehouse-accident-will-pre-existing-condition-kill-my-c-306",
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    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "My back hurt before the warehouse accident - will pre-existing condition kill my claim?",
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        "text": "No, covers aggravation; get doctor to link it.[3]",
        "description": "**No, if the accident aggravated it, workers' comp covers the worsening; prove via medical opinion.** Prior issues don't bar benefits if new injury occurred.[3][5] Key factors: doctor links aggravation to work event; avoid 'symptom magnification' accusations. Get independent exam if disputed; document baseline vs. post-injury. Aggravation claims often win.[3]"
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