Claim for post-156 week income benefits dismissed as applicant could perform sedentary unskilled work.
The applicant was injured in a motorcycle accident and received weekly income benefits for over four years.
The insurer terminated benefits under the post-156 week test.
The applicant, a young unskilled labourer who underwent a hip replacement, argued he was continuously prevented from engaging in suitable employment.
The arbitrator found that while the applicant could no longer perform heavy physical labour, he was capable of performing sedentary work such as light assembly or delivery driving.
The arbitrator concluded the applicant was reasonably suited for these jobs by education, training, and experience, and dismissed the claim for ongoing weekly income benefits.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesDec 12, 1996
