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How do I handle a case if it is not obvious whether the precipitating event or exposure occurred in the work environment or occurred away from work?

April 26, 2017away Case Environment event exposure obvious precipitating

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How do I handle a case if it is not obvious whether the precipitating event or exposure occurred in the work environment or occurred away from work?

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Answer In these situations, you must evaluate the employee’s work duties and environment to decide if one or more events or exposures in the work environment caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.