Dr. Glynis Koponen

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

The respondent denied chiropractic treatment, a psychological assessment, and a chronic pain assessment on the basis that the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The Tribunal found that the applicant suffered from meralgia paresthetica and chronic pain as a result of the accident, removing him from the MIG.

In an addendum decision, the Tribunal found the chiropractic treatment and chronic pain assessment to be reasonable and necessary, subject to the $2,000 cap for assessments.

The psychological assessment was denied as not reasonable and necessary.

The applicant was awarded interest on overdue payments but denied an award under O. Reg. 664.

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

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

The Tribunal found that the applicant suffered from meralgia paresthetica and chronic pain as a result of the accident, which removed him from the MIG.

However, the Tribunal concluded that the applicant did not suffer a psychological impairment.

Because the applicant failed to submit the disputed treatment plans (OCF-18s) into evidence, the Tribunal could not determine whether the claimed medical benefits and examination costs were reasonable and necessary, and allowed the applicant 30 days to submit them.