Tribunal partially approves accident benefits for post-surgical physical therapy and a tub scrubber.
The applicant sought entitlement to various statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, including chiropractic, massage therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and assistive devices.
The Tribunal found that the accident exacerbated the applicant's pre-existing right hip osteoarthritis, necessitating a hip replacement.
The Tribunal approved a May 2022 treatment plan for chiropractic and massage therapy, as well as a long-handled tub scrubber, finding them reasonable and necessary.
The remaining treatment plans were denied due to a lack of compelling evidence demonstrating their necessity or because the expenses were incurred prior to the submission of a treatment plan.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalMar 10, 2025
