Chronic pain is usually defined as any pain that can last more than 12 weeks. Acute pain is a normal sensation that alerts the body to an injury. Chronic pain persists- often for months or even longer.
 
IS CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROME COMPENSABLE?
Yes, the diagnosis of chronic pain or chronic pain syndrome(CPS) can be accepted under the WCB of Alberta if the following criteria is met per WCB policy:
 
WCB may consider treatment for chronic pain when the chronic pain has the following characteristics:

•  pain and related symptoms develop as a consequence of a compensable injury or condition,
•  the pain persists beyond the usual healing time for the injury,
•  complaints of pain and pain behavior are inconsistent with organic findings, and
•  pain impairs earning capacity.

 
Chronic pain syndrome may be compensable when the following conditions are met:

• all physical medical investigation and rehabilitation treatment have been concluded,
•  pain results in marked life disruption,
•  pain and related symptoms develop as a consequence of a compensable injury or condition,
•  the pain persists for six months or more beyond the usual healing time for the injury,
•  complaints of pain and pain behavior are inconsistent with organic findings, and
•  pain impairs earning capacity.

 
If you believe that you are suffering from this syndrome because of a work-related injury, please contact Ability Management Solutions clicking on the Contact Us button at the top of this page.  We will review your claim file in its entirety and ensure proper entitlements have been accepted under your claim.  We hope to be your solution to your WCB concerns!

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Effective Sept 1, 2018 WCB Alberta established a code of conduct and rights to formalize what they believe in - a way to show you, the client, exactly how they hold themselves accountable in their interactions with you.  We, at Ability Management Solutions, will ensure that WCB is accountable to these standards.  For more information about WCB's Code of Conduct and Rights, please visit the following link:
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