Dr. Fabio F. Salerno

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 argued her injuries fell outside the MIG due to chronic pain and psychological impairments.

The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to establish that her mild scoliosis and arthritic pain were caused or exacerbated by the accident to the level of chronic pain with functional impairment.

Furthermore, the Tribunal found no objective medical evidence of a psychological impairment resulting from the accident.

As the injuries did not remove the applicant from the MIG, the disputed treatment plans, interest, and special award were denied.

The application was dismissed.