Brittanny K. Tinslay

The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought medical benefits for chiropractic and physiotherapy treatment.

The respondent insurer denied the claims on the basis that the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The applicant argued she should be removed from the MIG due to chronic pain and chronic pain syndrome.

The Tribunal found that the applicant had not been diagnosed with chronic pain syndrome and failed to prove that her ongoing pain was accompanied by functional impairment or disability.

As the applicant sustained predominantly minor injuries and the $3,500 MIG limit was exhausted, the application for benefits and interest was dismissed.

The applicant was involved in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits for acupuncture and physiotherapy services.

The respondent insurer denied the treatment plans.

The adjudicator found that the applicant failed to meet the onus of proving the treatments were reasonable and necessary, as she did not submit the disputed treatment plans in evidence and her own family doctor's notes indicated significant physical improvement.

The respondent's medical assessor also concluded there were no ongoing musculoskeletal impairments.

The application was dismissed and no interest was awarded.