The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, claiming entitlement to psychological and physical rehabilitation treatment plans outside the $3,500 Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) limit.
The applicant argued that chronic pain and psychological impairments warranted removal from the MIG.
The Tribunal found that the applicant's self-reports to his psychological assessor were inaccurate and unsupported by corroborating clinical notes and records from his treating physicians.
Furthermore, the applicant failed to meet the AMA Guides criteria for chronic pain.
The Tribunal concluded the injuries were predominantly minor, and because the MIG limit was exhausted, the disputed treatment plans and interest were not payable.
The application was dismissed.
