Posted On: January 4, 2006, 11:25 am CST

Posted By: compnurse

This comment is for Fannie T. Perhaps you missed the entire article. The study was performed to determine whether or not cts is caused by computer use not a repetitive factory job. The reason cts is covered in almost every state for factory workers who use drills/vibrating equipment is because the job can cause or expedite the development of cts in some people in some positions. If you have risk factors or your anatomy is such (narrowed carpal tunnel)it could allow the job duties to exacerbate or expedite/cause in some cases, your condition. I haven't heard of a case where we have denied cts in those who have repetitive factory jobs and use vibratory equipment, unless there are preexisting conditions/drug use, ect... I think you missed the whole point of the study and everyone's conversation here, Fannie T. Insurance companies are governed strictly by the states and cannot just deny a claim for no reason or even due to one study. You obviously, do not work in the field. Most of the posts here are not fair to most insurance companies. I happen to work for one where we do pay what we owe, but we also watch out for those who try to blame every condition they have on their job. Everyone will develop conditions with time- Everyone.