Applicant entitled to physiotherapy but not chiropractic benefits; claim for unreasonable delay award dismissed.
The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits for physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment plans.
The insurer denied the benefits, relying on an independent medical examination concluding the injuries were minor.
The Tribunal found the applicant was entitled to the physiotherapy treatment plan, as clinical notes showed it provided genuine benefit.
However, the Tribunal denied the chiropractic treatment plan, noting a lack of corroborating medical evidence and the applicant's prior finding that chiropractic services were ineffective.
The Tribunal also denied the applicant's request for an award for unreasonable delay, but granted interest on the overdue physiotherapy benefits.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJan 28, 2025
