Application for accident benefits dismissed; ongoing pain attributed to pre-existing degenerative disc disease.
The applicant sought a Non-Earner Benefit and payment for various treatment and assessment plans following a motor vehicle accident.
The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant's ongoing pain was caused by pre-existing degenerative disc disease rather than the accident.
The Tribunal agreed with the respondent, finding that MRI results and independent medical examinations confirmed the symptoms were degenerative.
The Tribunal also found insufficient evidence of a psychological impairment caused by the accident.
The application was dismissed in its entirety, including claims for an award and interest.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJan 16, 2026
