Ashmeela Khan

The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and received statutory accident benefits until the insurer terminated them.

The applicant sought ongoing weekly income benefits under the post-156 week test, arguing that chronic low back pain and depression prevented her from working as a registered nursing assistant or in any other suitable occupation.

The arbitrator found that the applicant's accident-related pain and disability remained the main reason for her depression and inability to work.

The arbitrator also found that the insurer's exclusive reliance on labour market surveys to terminate benefits was unreasonable, given the consensus that her recovery was prolonged by psychological factors.

The applicant was awarded ongoing weekly income benefits and a special award of $3,000.

The Applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and received statutory accident benefits.

The Insurer terminated weekly income benefits on March 31, 1993.

The Applicant sought arbitration for further weekly income benefits, supplementary medical and rehabilitation expenses, and housekeeping and child care expenses.

The arbitrator found that the Applicant was not substantially unable to perform her essential tasks and dismissed the claim for further weekly income benefits.

The arbitrator awarded certain supplementary medical and rehabilitation expenses, including transportation and a club membership, but denied the claim for housekeeping and child care expenses due to insufficient evidence.