Dr. Josefchak

The applicant sought income replacement benefits and an occupational therapy treatment plan following a motor vehicle accident where his vehicle went into a canal.

The applicant claimed the accident exacerbated his pre-existing psychosis and caused physical injuries preventing him from working as a food delivery and ride-share driver.

The Tribunal found that the applicant's psychological symptoms were pre-existing and not caused or exacerbated by the accident.

The Tribunal also found that the applicant's physical injuries were minor strains that did not result in a substantial inability to perform the essential tasks of his employment.

The application was dismissed in its entirety.

The applicant sought medical and rehabilitation benefits under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule following a motor vehicle accident.

The disputed benefits included treatment plans for psychometric testing, a neuro-psychological examination, and a neuro-psychological intake interview recommended by her psychologist.

The adjudicator found that the applicant failed to prove the treatment plans were reasonable and necessary.

The adjudicator preferred the evidence of the respondent's multidisciplinary assessors, who concluded there was no ongoing accident-related brain injury or cognitive impairment.

The application was dismissed and no interest was payable.