Dr. M. Lotfalizadeh

The applicant sought non-earner benefits and funding for a psychological assessment following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied the claims, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) and that he did not suffer a complete inability to carry on a normal life.

The Tribunal found that the applicant, who continued to work multiple jobs post-accident, failed to demonstrate a complete inability to carry on a normal life, disqualifying him from non-earner benefits.

Furthermore, the Tribunal determined that the applicant's physical and psychological injuries were minor and subject to the MIG's $3,500 funding limit.

The request for a psychological assessment was denied as it fell outside the MIG methodologies, and no interest was awarded.

The applicant, a self-employed real estate agent, sought dispute resolution for statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The Tribunal determined the applicant's weekly income replacement benefit (IRB) must account for passive income earned from real estate deals closing during the disputed periods, awarding $2,685.71.

The Tribunal denied the claims for a $2,900 psychological assessment and $1,320.77 for psychological treatment, finding them not reasonable and necessary as previous approved treatments were not utilized and the treatment plan included impermissible administrative costs.

Interest was awarded on the overdue IRB, but a claim for an award under Regulation 664 was dismissed.