Could be but if it's been 10 years it's already too late to treat. They need to treat it before the symptoms start to surface.

You should still have it diagnosed by a doctor. You may qualify as disabled now or someday in the future. If you work outside for a living you may be able to put in a worker's comp claim. You might not get it but it's worth a try when you're too sick to work one day in the future.