Applicant awarded partial housekeeping benefits but denied further acupuncture and special award.
The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and claimed housekeeping benefits, acupuncture treatment, and a special award.
The arbitrator found the applicant was entitled to $3,676 for housekeeping expenses, as she suffered a substantial inability to perform her household tasks for a period following the accident.
The claim for further acupuncture treatment was denied because the medical evidence emphasized regular exercise rather than passive therapies.
The claim for a special award was dismissed as the insurer's denial of benefits was supported by an expert opinion and was not unreasonable.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesFeb 10, 2005
