Applicant found catastrophically impaired due to marked mental and behavioural impairment; awarded ongoing income replacement benefits.
The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits, including a determination of catastrophic impairment, income replacement benefits, and medical benefits.
The arbitrator found that the applicant sustained a catastrophic impairment due to a marked impairment in the adaptation domain (deterioration or decompensation in a work-like setting) under the AMA Guides.
The applicant was awarded ongoing income replacement benefits of $400 per week, as she suffered a complete inability to engage in any employment for which she was reasonably suited.
Claims for various medical benefits and a special award were dismissed.
The applicant's request for an anonymity order was also denied.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesDec 19, 2016
