Applicant's psychological injuries removed her from the Minor Injury Guideline; partial treatment benefits awarded.
The applicant was involved in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits.
The respondent denied certain medical and rehabilitation benefits, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).
The Tribunal found that the applicant sustained psychological injuries, including adjustment disorder with anxiety and major depressive disorder, which removed her from the MIG.
The Tribunal ordered the respondent to pay for a psychological assessment, psychological treatment, and a chronic pain assessment, finding them reasonable and necessary.
However, claims for further physiotherapy and a neurological assessment were dismissed as the applicant failed to prove they were reasonable and necessary.
Interest was awarded on the approved expenses.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJun 26, 2019