Treatment plan for physical therapy approved; late-filed medical evidence admitted without costs.
The applicant sought statutory accident benefits for physical therapy services following a 2016 motor vehicle accident.
The respondent denied the treatment plan and brought a preliminary motion to exclude late-filed medical evidence and an affidavit from the applicant, while also seeking costs.
The Tribunal admitted the medical evidence, finding no prejudice to the respondent, and partially admitted the affidavit.
On the substantive issue, the Tribunal applied the 'but for' test for causation and found the applicant suffered from accident-related chronic pain syndrome.
The Tribunal concluded the proposed physical therapy plan was reasonable and necessary, ordering the respondent to pay $4,620.73 plus interest.
The respondent's request for costs was denied.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalFeb 27, 2026
