Dr. Ahmed Mian

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, claiming her injuries warranted removal from the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) due to chronic pain with functional impairment.

The respondent denied the benefits, relying on a section 44 medical report concluding the injuries were minor.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found the applicant failed to provide sufficient medical evidence of a chronic pain diagnosis or functional impairment beyond the sequelae of a minor injury.

As the applicant remained subject to the MIG, her claims for chiropractic and physiotherapy treatment plans exceeding the $3,500 limit were dismissed.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The applicant sought removal from the MIG on the basis of chronic pain and psychological injury.

The Tribunal found insufficient evidence of chronic pain with functional impairment and preferred the respondent's psychological assessment over the applicant's.

The application was dismissed, and the applicant was held to the $3,500 MIG limit.

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 Tribunal found the applicant suffered from a psychological impairment and chronic pain, removing her from the MIG.

The Tribunal approved treatment plans for an attendant care assessment, psychological services, physiotherapy, and a lumbar back brace, finding them reasonable and necessary.

A psychological assessment was denied as redundant.

The Tribunal also awarded interest on overdue benefits but dismissed the applicant's claim for a special award, finding the respondent relied on expert opinions and did not unreasonably withhold payments.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

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

The applicant argued that ongoing neck and back pain, along with psychological impairments, warranted removal from the MIG.

The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to establish a chronic pain condition or psychological impairment that would justify removal from the MIG, noting a lack of specialist referrals and the applicant's return to full-time work.

The Tribunal also found the respondent's denial notices were compliant with the Schedule.

The application was dismissed.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, including an income replacement benefit and several treatment plans for physical and psychological rehabilitation and assessments.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal dismissed the application, finding that the applicant did not suffer a substantial inability to perform the essential tasks of his pre-accident employment.

The Tribunal preferred the evidence of the respondent's insurer's examination assessors, who concluded the applicant sustained minor soft tissue injuries and a temporary adjustment disorder, over the applicant's evidence.

All disputed treatment plans were deemed not reasonable and necessary.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

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

The applicant applied to the Licence Appeal Tribunal, arguing for removal from the MIG due to chronic pain and psychological impairments.

The Tribunal found the applicant's medical evidence insufficient to establish functional impairment from chronic pain or a diagnosable psychological injury, preferring the respondent's s. 44 assessments.

As the applicant remained within the MIG and the $3,500 limit was exhausted, the disputed treatment plans and claims for an award were dismissed.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits for a physiotherapy treatment plan following a motor vehicle accident.

The adjudicator found that the applicant failed to prove the treatment plan was reasonable and necessary, noting a lack of recent medical evidence supporting ongoing soft-tissue injuries and relying on an insurer's examination which concluded the applicant had reached maximum medical improvement.

Claims for an award for unreasonable delay and interest were also dismissed.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to provide compelling medical evidence of a pre-existing condition, chronic pain, or psychological impairment that would warrant removal from the MIG.

As the $3,500 MIG limit was already exhausted, the disputed treatment plans were denied.

Claims for an award for unreasonable delay and interest were also dismissed.

The applicant sought medical benefits and Income Replacement Benefits (IRBs) following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied the claims, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) and that he did not meet the test for IRBs.

The Tribunal found that the applicant suffered predominantly minor physical injuries and failed to prove a chronic pain condition or psychological impairment that would warrant removal from the MIG.

As the MIG limit was exhausted, the treatment plans were not payable.

The Tribunal also dismissed the claim for IRBs, finding insufficient objective evidence that the applicant suffered a substantial inability to perform the essential tasks of his employment.

The applicant was injured in a rear-end motor vehicle accident and sought medical and rehabilitation benefits.

The respondent insurer denied several treatment plans, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) $3,500 limit.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant's pre-existing physical conditions, including chronic back pain and degenerative disc disease, prevented her from achieving maximal medical recovery within the MIG limits.

Consequently, the Tribunal approved four physiotherapy treatment plans as reasonable and necessary for ongoing pain relief.

However, the Tribunal dismissed claims for psychological services and a mental health assessment, finding that the applicant's psychological issues were primarily related to pre-existing workplace problems and that she had successfully returned to driving.

Interest was awarded on the overdue physiotherapy payments.