Dr. Charanjit Sandu

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The applicant sought removal from the MIG based on a psychological impairment, specifically PTSD.

The Tribunal found that the applicant provided insufficient objective medical evidence to support a psychological impairment, noting that his family physician records lacked psychological complaints for over two years post-accident and the psychiatric report relied solely on subjective reporting despite a normal mental status exam.

Consequently, the applicant was not removed from the MIG, and the disputed treatment plans and interest were denied.

The application was dismissed.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied several treatment plans on the basis that the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that his physical injuries, pre-existing conditions, alleged psychological impairments, or chronic pain warranted removal from the MIG.

Relying on the respondent's section 44 medical assessments, the Tribunal concluded the injuries were predominantly minor.

As the $3,500 MIG limit had been exhausted, the disputed treatment plans were not payable, and claims for interest and an award were dismissed.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied the claims, arguing the injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The Tribunal found that the applicant suffered from chronic pain, removing him from the MIG.

However, the Tribunal denied the claim for physiotherapy, finding it was not reasonable and necessary as previous identical treatment had not helped.

The Tribunal granted the claim for a chronic pain assessment, finding it reasonable and necessary to investigate the condition further.