Application for accident benefits dismissed; applicant failed to prove injuries warranted removal from Minor Injury Guideline.
The applicant sought medical benefits for physiotherapy following a motor vehicle accident.
The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).
The applicant claimed chronic pain in his right elbow warranted removal from the MIG.
The Tribunal found the applicant failed to demonstrate chronic pain causing functional impairment or meet the AMA Guides criteria.
The Tribunal concluded the injuries were predominantly minor, the treatment plans were not reasonable and necessary, and dismissed the claims for benefits, interest, and a section 10 award.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalMar 3, 2021
