Repetitive stress claims can be hard when the defense argues that your symptoms are “just soreness,” “pre-existing,” or caused by activities outside work. That argument shows up often when:
- Treatment started late because you were trying to keep working through pain
- Your job duties changed (common when staffing shifts or routes expand)
- Your symptoms fluctuate—especially when long commuting days reduce recovery time
- Your medical records don’t clearly connect your diagnosis to a specific pattern of work tasks
North Carolina insurers typically want a consistent story: the progression of symptoms should line up with the period you were performing the repetitive work demands.


