The applicant was involved in a motor vehicle accident and subsequently developed a severe neurocognitive disorder, rendering her incapable of caring for herself.
She sought statutory accident benefits, including a determination of catastrophic impairment, income replacement benefits, and attendant care benefits.
The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant's dementia pre-dated the accident and was not caused by it.
The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the accident materially contributed to the onset and rapid acceleration of the applicant's neurocognitive disorder.
The Tribunal held that the applicant sustained a catastrophic impairment under criterion 8 (mental and behavioural impairment) and awarded income replacement benefits, attendant care benefits up to $6,000 per month, and specific medical treatment plans, along with interest.
Claims for an award under section 10 and costs were dismissed.
