The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The respondent denied several treatment plans, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).
The applicant argued that a pre-existing back condition and chronic pain removed him from the MIG.
The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to provide compelling evidence that his pre-existing condition prevented maximal recovery or that he suffered from accident-related chronic pain.
The Tribunal placed significant weight on the respondent's expert reports.
Consequently, the applicant's injuries were deemed predominantly minor.
One treatment plan was partially approved to exhaust the remaining $3,500 MIG limit, while the rest were denied.
The claim for a special award was dismissed.
