Apportionment
Medical & Disability Terms
Definition
The practice of dividing responsibility for a disability between the current work injury and any pre-existing condition, reducing the employer's share of the payout.
Why It Matters
A pre-existing condition doesn't disqualify you from benefits, but apportionment can meaningfully reduce the settlement tied to the new injury.
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