Dr. Amhad Belfon

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

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

The Tribunal found the applicant suffered from an accident-related psychological impairment, specifically Somatic Symptom Disorder and Adjustment Disorder, warranting removal from the MIG.

The Tribunal approved a treatment plan for a psychological assessment but denied other treatment plans for chronic pain, physiotherapy, guided exercise, and a social work assessment due to lack of supporting evidence.

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

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

The applicant claimed a psychological impairment warranted removal from the MIG and sought an income replacement benefit (IRB) and treatment plans.

The Tribunal found the applicant did not meet the burden of proving a psychological impairment or a substantial inability to perform the essential tasks of his employment as an Uber driver.

The Tribunal concluded the applicant's injuries were predominantly minor, subject to the MIG limit, and dismissed the claims for IRB, treatment plans, interest, and an award.