Dr. Mylinh Duong

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, claiming entitlement to income replacement benefits (IRBs) and medical benefits outside the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The Licence Appeal Tribunal dismissed the application.

The Tribunal found the applicant was precluded from claiming IRBs due to the late submission of a disability certificate (OCF-3), which was provided over four years post-accident.

Furthermore, the Tribunal preferred the respondent's medical evidence, concluding the applicant sustained predominantly minor soft-tissue injuries and did not suffer from significant psychological impairments.

Consequently, the applicant remained subject to the $3,500 MIG limit, and the disputed treatment plans were deemed not reasonable and necessary.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, arguing his injuries warranted removal from the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) due to chronic pain, psychological impairments, and pre-existing conditions.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant failed to provide compelling medical evidence to support removal from the MIG.

The Tribunal preferred the respondent's medical assessments, which concluded the physical injuries were soft tissue in nature and that there was no psychological impairment.

Consequently, the applicant was not entitled to the disputed treatment plans, interest, or an award.