The applicant sought a determination that he sustained a catastrophic impairment following a motor vehicle accident, along with entitlement to treatment plans for assistive devices and a mental/behavioural assessment.
The Tribunal assessed the applicant's whole person impairment (WPI) rating, weighing competing expert evidence on psychological impairment, neurogenic bladder, sexual dysfunction, and upper extremity impairment.
The Tribunal found a total WPI rating of 52%, falling short of the 55% threshold required for catastrophic impairment.
The Tribunal partially approved the treatment plan for assistive devices, granting funding for a bed, mattress, pillow, and related occupational therapy services, but denied the mental/behavioural assessment and a claim for a special award.
Interest was awarded on the overdue benefits.
