The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a 2015 motor vehicle accident, claiming entitlement to income replacement benefits (IRBs), psychological treatment, and chiropractic treatment.
The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant's impairments were caused by non-accident-related health issues (including diabetes and irregular menses) and a subsequent 2016 accident.
The Tribunal found the applicant to be an unreliable historian who exaggerated her complaints.
Applying the 'but for' test for causation, the Tribunal concluded the applicant failed to prove her inability to work or her need for psychological treatment were caused by the 2015 accident.
However, the Tribunal found the claimed chiropractic treatment was reasonable and necessary to treat accident-related pain.
The claims for IRBs, psychological treatment, a special award, and costs were dismissed, while the claim for chiropractic treatment was allowed.
