An employee with a pre-existing back condition suffers a work-related back injury that aggravates the condition. How is this typically handled under workers compensation?
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A
The work injury is compensable for the aggravation, and benefits cover the worsening of the condition
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B
The claim is denied entirely because the injury is pre-existing
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C
Benefits are reduced by 50% to account for the pre-existing condition
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D
The employer is only liable after the pre-existing condition is resolved