Physiotherapy and physiatry assessment approved for chronic pain, but psychological assessment denied due to insufficient evidence.
The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, specifically claiming costs for physiotherapy, a physiatry assessment, and a psychological assessment.
The adjudicator found the physiotherapy treatment plan reasonable and necessary as the applicant reported gradual improvement and pain relief.
The physiatry assessment was also approved, supported by medical opinions indicating the applicant suffered from chronic pain syndrome extending beyond the expected recovery period.
However, the claim for a psychological assessment was dismissed because there was insufficient documented evidence of psychological impairments in the family physician's records, and the respondent's psychological assessment finding no impairment was preferred.
Interest was awarded on the overdue payments for the approved benefits.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJan 26, 2022
