Chronic pain assessment approved but chiropractic treatments denied for accident benefits claimant.
The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The respondent initially placed the applicant in the Minor Injury Guideline but later removed him.
The Tribunal found that proposed chiropractic treatments were not reasonable and necessary, as the applicant had reached maximum medical recovery and past treatments provided little relief.
However, the Tribunal approved a chronic pain assessment, finding it reasonable and necessary because the applicant met the AMA Guides criteria for chronic pain syndrome and had been diagnosed with chronic pain by multiple practitioners.
Claims for a special award and costs were dismissed.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalDec 9, 2022
