Dr. D. Lianos

The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits, including medical, caregiver, and housekeeping benefits.

The insurer denied certain treatment plans and terminated the weekly benefits.

The arbitrator found that the chiropractic treatment incurred up to June 30, 2005, was reasonable and necessary, awarding $2,509.00 for medical benefits.

However, the claims for caregiver and housekeeping benefits were dismissed, as the applicant was not the primary caregiver and any substantial inability to perform housekeeping tasks had resolved prior to the termination of benefits.

The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and applied for statutory accident benefits.

The insurer terminated weekly caregiver and housekeeping benefits and denied medical benefits.

The arbitrator found that the applicant was substantially disabled from engaging in most caregiving activities for a period, and later was able to assume lighter duties but not strenuous sports activities.

The arbitrator awarded partial caregiver and housekeeping benefits, as well as medical benefits for chiropractic treatment.

The insurer's claim for repayment of caregiver benefits was dismissed because the applicant was the primary caregiver.

Interest was awarded on the overdue benefits.